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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,666.71, 93,998.85 and 15,281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,666.71, 93,998.85 and 15,281.98 is: 22,922.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,666.71 : 93,998.85 = 15,281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,666.71/93,998.85 = 15,281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,666.71x = 93,998.85 × 15,281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,666.71x = 1,436,488,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,488,545.72/62,666.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,922.67

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