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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,275.68, 93,356.15 and 24,826.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,275.68, 93,356.15 and 24,826.82 is: 37,217.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,275.68 : 93,356.15 = 24,826.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,275.68/93,356.15 = 24,826.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,275.68x = 93,356.15 × 24,826.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,275.68x = 2,317,735,741.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,735,741.03/62,275.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,217.35

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