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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,008.62, 93,013.29 and 15,261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,008.62, 93,013.29 and 15,261.18 is: 22,891.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,008.62 : 93,013.29 = 15,261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,008.62/93,013.29 = 15,261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,008.62x = 93,013.29 × 15,261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,008.62x = 1,419,492,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,492,561.08/62,008.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,891.86

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