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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,063.28, 93,093.84 and 15,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,063.28, 93,093.84 and 15,316.20 is: 22,974.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,063.28 : 93,093.84 = 15,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,063.28/93,093.84 = 15,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,063.28x = 93,093.84 × 15,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,063.28x = 1,425,843,872.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,843,872.21/62,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,974.03

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