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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,035.96, 93,052.68 and 15,289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,035.96, 93,052.68 and 15,289.24 is: 22,933.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,035.96 : 93,052.68 = 15,289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,035.96/93,052.68 = 15,289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,035.96x = 93,052.68 × 15,289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,035.96x = 1,422,704,757.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,704,757.16/62,035.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,933.55

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