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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,002.22, 92,975.65 and 17,618.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,002.22, 92,975.65 and 17,618.65 is: 26,420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,002.22 : 92,975.65 = 17,618.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,002.22/92,975.65 = 17,618.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,002.22x = 92,975.65 × 17,618.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,002.22x = 1,638,105,435.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,105,435.87/62,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,420.11

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