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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,669.72, 94,003.34 and 15,284.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,669.72, 94,003.34 and 15,284.98 is: 22,927.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,669.72 : 94,003.34 = 15,284.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,669.72/94,003.34 = 15,284.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,669.72x = 94,003.34 × 15,284.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,669.72x = 1,436,839,171.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,839,171.83/62,669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,927.17

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