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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,098.59, 93,163.46 and 24,646.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,098.59, 93,163.46 and 24,646.29 is: 36,975.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,098.59 : 93,163.46 = 24,646.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,098.59/93,163.46 = 24,646.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,098.59x = 93,163.46 × 24,646.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,098.59x = 2,296,133,652.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296,133,652.56/62,098.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,975.62

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