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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,519.72, 93,776.32 and 15,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,519.72, 93,776.32 and 15,773 is: 23,658.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,519.72 : 93,776.32 = 15,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,519.72/93,776.32 = 15,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,519.72x = 93,776.32 × 15,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,519.72x = 1,479,133,895.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,133,895.36/62,519.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,658.68

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