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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,272.59, 93,406.24 and 28,981.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,272.59, 93,406.24 and 28,981.18 is: 43,470.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,272.59 : 93,406.24 = 28,981.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,272.59/93,406.24 = 28,981.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,272.59x = 93,406.24 × 28,981.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,272.59x = 2,707,023,054.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,023,054.56/62,272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,470.54

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