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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,669.22, 93,994.57 and 18,284.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,669.22, 93,994.57 and 18,284.05 is: 27,423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,669.22 : 93,994.57 = 18,284.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,669.22/93,994.57 = 18,284.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,669.22x = 93,994.57 × 18,284.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,669.22x = 1,718,601,417.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,601,417.61/62,669.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,423.37

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