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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,171.56, 93,263.94 and 22,737.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,171.56, 93,263.94 and 22,737.22 is: 34,108.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,171.56 : 93,263.94 = 22,737.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,171.56/93,263.94 = 22,737.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,171.56x = 93,263.94 × 22,737.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,171.56x = 2,120,562,721.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,562,721.85/62,171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,108.24

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