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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,473.22, 93,707.20 and 18,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,473.22, 93,707.20 and 18,099 is: 27,147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,473.22 : 93,707.20 = 18,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,473.22/93,707.20 = 18,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,473.22x = 93,707.20 × 18,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,473.22x = 1,696,006,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,006,612.80/62,473.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,147.74

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