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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,207.70, 93,323.70 and 24,761.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,207.70, 93,323.70 and 24,761.40 is: 37,146.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,207.70 : 93,323.70 = 24,761.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,207.70/93,323.70 = 24,761.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,207.70x = 93,323.70 × 24,761.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,207.70x = 2,310,825,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,825,465.18/62,207.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,146.94

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