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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,995.34, 94,462.25 and 27,486.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,995.34, 94,462.25 and 27,486.66 is: 41,216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,995.34 : 94,462.25 = 27,486.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,995.34/94,462.25 = 27,486.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,995.34x = 94,462.25 × 27,486.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,995.34x = 2,596,451,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,451,611.15/62,995.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,216.57

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