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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,995.44, 94,464.84 and 18,606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,995.44, 94,464.84 and 18,606.72 is: 27,901.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,995.44 : 94,464.84 = 18,606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,995.44/94,464.84 = 18,606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,995.44x = 94,464.84 × 18,606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,995.44x = 1,757,680,827.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,680,827.72/62,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,901.72

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