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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,266.38, 93,398.68 and 28,967.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,266.38, 93,398.68 and 28,967.82 is: 43,451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,266.38 : 93,398.68 = 28,967.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,266.38/93,398.68 = 28,967.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,266.38x = 93,398.68 × 28,967.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,266.38x = 2,705,556,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,556,150.48/62,266.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,451.32

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