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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,607.33, 93,910.86 and 15,860.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,607.33, 93,910.86 and 15,860.07 is: 23,790.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,607.33 : 93,910.86 = 15,860.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,607.33/93,910.86 = 15,860.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,607.33x = 93,910.86 × 15,860.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,607.33x = 1,489,432,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,432,813.36/62,607.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,790.07

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