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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,674.62, 93,993.29 and 18,289.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,674.62, 93,993.29 and 18,289.45 is: 27,428.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,674.62 : 93,993.29 = 18,289.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,674.62/93,993.29 = 18,289.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,674.62x = 93,993.29 × 18,289.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,674.62x = 1,719,085,577.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,085,577.79/62,674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,428.74

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