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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,250.44, 93,323.46 and 27,163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,250.44, 93,323.46 and 27,163.40 is: 40,722.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,250.44 : 93,323.46 = 27,163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,250.44/93,323.46 = 27,163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,250.44x = 93,323.46 × 27,163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,250.44x = 2,534,982,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,982,473.36/62,250.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,722.32

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