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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,251.78, 93,377.62 and 22,811.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,251.78, 93,377.62 and 22,811.98 is: 34,217.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,251.78 : 93,377.62 = 22,811.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,251.78/93,377.62 = 22,811.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,251.78x = 93,377.62 × 22,811.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,251.78x = 2,130,128,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130,128,399.89/62,251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,217.95

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