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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,114.72, 93,170.96 and 15,367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,114.72, 93,170.96 and 15,367.58 is: 23,051.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,114.72 : 93,170.96 = 15,367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,114.72/93,170.96 = 15,367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,114.72x = 93,170.96 × 15,367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,114.72x = 1,431,812,181.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,812,181.48/62,114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,051.09

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