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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,281.70, 93,365.85 and 22,829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,281.70, 93,365.85 and 22,829.30 is: 34,223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,281.70 : 93,365.85 = 22,829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,281.70/93,365.85 = 22,829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,281.70x = 93,365.85 × 22,829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,281.70x = 2,131,476,999.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131,476,999.41/62,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,223.17

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