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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,211.65, 93,317.54 and 15,464.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,211.65, 93,317.54 and 15,464.52 is: 23,196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,211.65 : 93,317.54 = 15,464.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,211.65/93,317.54 = 15,464.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,211.65x = 93,317.54 × 15,464.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,211.65x = 1,443,110,886.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,110,886.36/62,211.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,196.80

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