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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,069.78, 93,103.59 and 15,322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,069.78, 93,103.59 and 15,322.70 is: 22,983.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,069.78 : 93,103.59 = 15,322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,069.78/93,103.59 = 15,322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,069.78x = 93,103.59 × 15,322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,069.78x = 1,426,598,378.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,598,378.49/62,069.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,983.78

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