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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,165.46, 93,248.09 and 28,867.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,165.46, 93,248.09 and 28,867.31 is: 43,300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,165.46 : 93,248.09 = 28,867.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,165.46/93,248.09 = 28,867.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,165.46x = 93,248.09 × 28,867.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,165.46x = 2,691,821,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,821,520.94/62,165.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,300.92

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