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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,687.47, 94,030.89 and 15,302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,687.47, 94,030.89 and 15,302.82 is: 22,954.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,687.47 : 94,030.89 = 15,302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,687.47/94,030.89 = 15,302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,687.47x = 94,030.89 × 15,302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,687.47x = 1,438,937,332.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,937,332.85/62,687.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,954.14

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