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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,275.22, 92,930.78 and 55,629.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,275.22, 92,930.78 and 55,629.98 is: 83,014.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,275.22 : 92,930.78 = 55,629.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,275.22/92,930.78 = 55,629.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,275.22x = 92,930.78 × 55,629.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,275.22x = 5,169,737,432.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,169,737,432.78/62,275.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,014.36

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