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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,281.43, 93,376.89 and 24,830.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,281.43, 93,376.89 and 24,830.27 is: 37,227.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,281.43 : 93,376.89 = 24,830.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,281.43/93,376.89 = 24,830.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,281.43x = 93,376.89 × 24,830.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,281.43x = 2,318,573,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,573,501.44/62,281.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,227.36

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