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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,380.55, 93,571.52 and 18,007.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,380.55, 93,571.52 and 18,007.71 is: 27,011.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,380.55 : 93,571.52 = 18,007.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,380.55/93,571.52 = 18,007.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,380.55x = 93,571.52 × 18,007.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,380.55x = 1,685,008,706.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,008,706.38/62,380.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,011.77

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