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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,109.70, 93,164.55 and 31,005.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,109.70, 93,164.55 and 31,005.70 is: 46,508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,109.70 : 93,164.55 = 31,005.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,109.70/93,164.55 = 31,005.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,109.70x = 93,164.55 × 31,005.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,109.70x = 2,888,632,087.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,632,087.94/62,109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,508.55

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