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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,715.65, 94,073.09 and 15,330.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,715.65, 94,073.09 and 15,330.99 is: 22,996.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,715.65 : 94,073.09 = 15,330.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,715.65/94,073.09 = 15,330.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,715.65x = 94,073.09 × 15,330.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,715.65x = 1,442,233,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,233,525.40/62,715.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,996.39

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