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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,059.78, 93,089.70 and 15,312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,059.78, 93,089.70 and 15,312.70 is: 22,969.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,059.78 : 93,089.70 = 15,312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,059.78/93,089.70 = 15,312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,059.78x = 93,089.70 × 15,312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,059.78x = 1,425,454,649.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,454,649.19/62,059.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,969.06

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