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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,265.28, 93,397.54 and 28,966.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,265.28, 93,397.54 and 28,966.99 is: 43,450.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,265.28 : 93,397.54 = 28,966.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,265.28/93,397.54 = 28,966.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,265.28x = 93,397.54 × 28,966.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,265.28x = 2,705,445,607.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,445,607.20/62,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,450.31

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