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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,062.79, 93,094.38 and 15,315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,062.79, 93,094.38 and 15,315.66 is: 22,973.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,062.79 : 93,094.38 = 15,315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,062.79/93,094.38 = 15,315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,062.79x = 93,094.38 × 15,315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,062.79x = 1,425,801,871.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,801,871.99/62,062.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,973.54

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