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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,637.16, 93,954.93 and 15,252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,637.16, 93,954.93 and 15,252.34 is: 22,878.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,637.16 : 93,954.93 = 15,252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,637.16/93,954.93 = 15,252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,637.16x = 93,954.93 × 15,252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,637.16x = 1,433,032,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,032,537.04/62,637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,878.31

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