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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,275.62, 93,413.79 and 51,286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,275.62, 93,413.79 and 51,286.98 is: 76,930.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,275.62 : 93,413.79 = 51,286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,275.62/93,413.79 = 51,286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,275.62x = 93,413.79 × 51,286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,275.62x = 4,790,911,179.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,911,179.45/62,275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,930.77

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