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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,210.78, 93,297.03 and 17,825.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,210.78, 93,297.03 and 17,825.64 is: 26,732.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,210.78 : 93,297.03 = 17,825.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,210.78/93,297.03 = 17,825.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,210.78x = 93,297.03 × 17,825.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,210.78x = 1,663,079,269.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,079,269.85/62,210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,732.98

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