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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,320.71, 93,477.94 and 22,874.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,320.71, 93,477.94 and 22,874.73 is: 34,310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,320.71 : 93,477.94 = 22,874.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,320.71/93,477.94 = 22,874.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,320.71x = 93,477.94 × 22,874.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,320.71x = 2,138,282,638.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,282,638.46/62,320.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,310.95

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