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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,669.72, 93,995.33 and 18,284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,669.72, 93,995.33 and 18,284.55 is: 27,424.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,669.72 : 93,995.33 = 18,284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,669.72/93,995.33 = 18,284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,669.72x = 93,995.33 × 18,284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,669.72x = 1,718,662,219.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,662,219.73/62,669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,424.13

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