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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,256.70, 93,385.68 and 15,509.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,256.70, 93,385.68 and 15,509.62 is: 23,264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,256.70 : 93,385.68 = 15,509.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,256.70/93,385.68 = 15,509.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,256.70x = 93,385.68 × 15,509.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,256.70x = 1,448,376,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,376,410.24/62,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,264.59

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