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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,296.84, 93,445.98 and 15,550.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,296.84, 93,445.98 and 15,550.12 is: 23,325.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,296.84 : 93,445.98 = 15,550.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,296.84/93,445.98 = 15,550.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,296.84x = 93,445.98 × 15,550.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,296.84x = 1,453,096,202.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,096,202.52/62,296.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,325.36

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