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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,469.70, 93,704.55 and 18,097.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,469.70, 93,704.55 and 18,097.90 is: 27,146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,469.70 : 93,704.55 = 18,097.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,469.70/93,704.55 = 18,097.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,469.70x = 93,704.55 × 18,097.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,469.70x = 1,695,855,575.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,855,575.45/62,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,146.85

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