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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,211.27, 93,261.64 and 24,251.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,211.27, 93,261.64 and 24,251.79 is: 36,356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,211.27 : 93,261.64 = 24,251.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,211.27/93,261.64 = 24,251.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,211.27x = 93,261.64 × 24,251.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,211.27x = 2,261,761,708.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,761,708.34/62,211.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,356.14

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