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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,714.15, 94,070.84 and 15,329.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,714.15, 94,070.84 and 15,329.49 is: 22,994.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,714.15 : 94,070.84 = 15,329.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,714.15/94,070.84 = 15,329.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,714.15x = 94,070.84 × 15,329.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,714.15x = 1,442,057,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,057,571.66/62,714.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,994.13

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