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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,314.80, 93,569.40 and 36,070.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,314.80, 93,569.40 and 36,070.80 is: 54,162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,314.80 : 93,569.40 = 36,070.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,314.80/93,569.40 = 36,070.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,314.80x = 93,569.40 × 36,070.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,314.80x = 3,375,123,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,123,113.52/62,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,162.46

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