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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,381.72, 93,609.63 and 22,966.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,381.72, 93,609.63 and 22,966.52 is: 34,463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,381.72 : 93,609.63 = 22,966.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,381.72/93,609.63 = 22,966.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,381.72x = 93,609.63 × 22,966.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,381.72x = 2,149,886,971.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,886,971.54/62,381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,463.42

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