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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,109.70, 93,163.46 and 15,362.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,109.70, 93,163.46 and 15,362.57 is: 23,043.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,109.70 : 93,163.46 = 15,362.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,109.70/93,163.46 = 15,362.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,109.70x = 93,163.46 × 15,362.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,109.70x = 1,431,230,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,230,175.69/62,109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,043.59

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