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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,144.28, 93,215.34 and 15,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,144.28, 93,215.34 and 15,397 is: 23,095.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,144.28 : 93,215.34 = 15,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,144.28/93,215.34 = 15,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,144.28x = 93,215.34 × 15,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,144.28x = 1,435,236,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,236,589.98/62,144.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,095.23

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