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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,207.29, 93,310.89 and 15,460.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,207.29, 93,310.89 and 15,460.17 is: 23,190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,207.29 : 93,310.89 = 15,460.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,207.29/93,310.89 = 15,460.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,207.29x = 93,310.89 × 15,460.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,207.29x = 1,442,601,814.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,601,814.36/62,207.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,190.24

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