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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,309.92, 93,407.28 and 24,860.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,309.92, 93,407.28 and 24,860.88 is: 37,268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,309.92 : 93,407.28 = 24,860.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,309.92/93,407.28 = 24,860.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,309.92x = 93,407.28 × 24,860.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,309.92x = 2,322,187,179.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,187,179.21/62,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,268.34

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