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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,329.91, 93,539.97 and 24,384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,329.91, 93,539.97 and 24,384.78 is: 36,594.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,329.91 : 93,539.97 = 24,384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,329.91/93,539.97 = 24,384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,329.91x = 93,539.97 × 24,384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,329.91x = 2,280,951,589.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,280,951,589.66/62,329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,594.82

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