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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,131.79, 93,197.22 and 15,384.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,131.79, 93,197.22 and 15,384.67 is: 23,076.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,131.79 : 93,197.22 = 15,384.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,131.79/93,197.22 = 15,384.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,131.79x = 93,197.22 × 15,384.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,131.79x = 1,433,808,183.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,808,183.93/62,131.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,076.88

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