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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,670.22, 93,996.07 and 18,285.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,670.22, 93,996.07 and 18,285.05 is: 27,424.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,670.22 : 93,996.07 = 18,285.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,670.22/93,996.07 = 18,285.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,670.22x = 93,996.07 × 18,285.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,670.22x = 1,718,722,839.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,722,839.75/62,670.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,424.87

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