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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,681.31, 94,021.97 and 15,296.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,681.31, 94,021.97 and 15,296.31 is: 22,944.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,681.31 : 94,021.97 = 15,296.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,681.31/94,021.97 = 15,296.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,681.31x = 94,021.97 × 15,296.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,681.31x = 1,438,189,123.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,189,123.45/62,681.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,944.47

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