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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,221.26, 93,331.88 and 15,474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,221.26, 93,331.88 and 15,474.14 is: 23,211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,221.26 : 93,331.88 = 15,474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,221.26/93,331.88 = 15,474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,221.26x = 93,331.88 × 15,474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,221.26x = 1,444,230,441.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,230,441.58/62,221.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,211.20

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