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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,259.15, 92,903.13 and 55,549.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,259.15, 92,903.13 and 55,549.52 is: 82,891.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,259.15 : 92,903.13 = 55,549.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,259.15/92,903.13 = 55,549.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,259.15x = 92,903.13 × 55,549.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,259.15x = 5,160,724,278.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,160,724,278.00/62,259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,891.02

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