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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,219.34, 93,320.28 and 17,849.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,219.34, 93,320.28 and 17,849.88 is: 26,772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,219.34 : 93,320.28 = 17,849.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,219.34/93,320.28 = 17,849.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,219.34x = 93,320.28 × 17,849.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,219.34x = 1,665,755,799.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,755,799.57/62,219.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,772.32

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