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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,358.70, 93,550.20 and 24,912.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,358.70, 93,550.20 and 24,912.40 is: 37,373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,358.70 : 93,550.20 = 24,912.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,358.70/93,550.20 = 24,912.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,358.70x = 93,550.20 × 24,912.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,358.70x = 2,330,560,002.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,560,002.48/62,358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,373.45

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