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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,724.63, 94,086.14 and 15,340.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,724.63, 94,086.14 and 15,340.14 is: 23,010.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,724.63 : 94,086.14 = 15,340.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,724.63/94,086.14 = 15,340.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,724.63x = 94,086.14 × 15,340.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,724.63x = 1,443,294,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,294,272.99/62,724.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,010.01

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