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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,332.61, 93,499.07 and 24,895.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,332.61, 93,499.07 and 24,895.73 is: 37,343.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,332.61 : 93,499.07 = 24,895.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,332.61/93,499.07 = 24,895.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,332.61x = 93,499.07 × 24,895.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,332.61x = 2,327,727,711.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,727,711.24/62,332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,343.66

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