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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,408.10, 93,612.15 and 24,986.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,408.10, 93,612.15 and 24,986.10 is: 37,479.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,408.10 : 93,612.15 = 24,986.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,408.10/93,612.15 = 24,986.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,408.10x = 93,612.15 × 24,986.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,408.10x = 2,339,002,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,002,541.12/62,408.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,479.15

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