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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,690.31, 94,035.48 and 15,305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,690.31, 94,035.48 and 15,305.31 is: 22,957.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,690.31 : 94,035.48 = 15,305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,690.31/94,035.48 = 15,305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,690.31x = 94,035.48 × 15,305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,690.31x = 1,439,242,172.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,242,172.40/62,690.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,957.97

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