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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,002.30, 92,963.46 and 26,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,002.30, 92,963.46 and 26,486.80 is: 39,713.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,002.30 : 92,963.46 = 26,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,002.30/92,963.46 = 26,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,002.30x = 92,963.46 × 26,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,002.30x = 2,462,304,572.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,304,572.33/62,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,713.12

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