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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,999.60, 94,499.40 and 28,007.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,999.60, 94,499.40 and 28,007.60 is: 42,011.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,999.60 : 94,499.40 = 28,007.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,999.60/94,499.40 = 28,007.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,999.60x = 94,499.40 × 28,007.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,999.60x = 2,646,701,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,701,395.44/62,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,011.40

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