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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,382.22, 93,636.41 and 55,311.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,382.22, 93,636.41 and 55,311.73 is: 83,023.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,382.22 : 93,636.41 = 55,311.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,382.22/93,636.41 = 55,311.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,382.22x = 93,636.41 × 55,311.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,382.22x = 5,179,191,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179,191,317.44/62,382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,023.52

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