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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,034.26, 94,553.04 and 16,287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,034.26, 94,553.04 and 16,287 is: 24,430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,034.26 : 94,553.04 = 16,287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,034.26/94,553.04 = 16,287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,034.26x = 94,553.04 × 16,287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,034.26x = 1,539,985,362.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,985,362.48/63,034.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,430.93

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