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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,320.79, 93,481.34 and 24,883.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,320.79, 93,481.34 and 24,883.91 is: 37,325.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,320.79 : 93,481.34 = 24,883.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,320.79/93,481.34 = 24,883.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,320.79x = 93,481.34 × 24,883.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,320.79x = 2,326,181,149.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326,181,149.94/62,320.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,325.92

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