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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,724.68, 94,086.20 and 15,340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,724.68, 94,086.20 and 15,340.18 is: 23,010.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,724.68 : 94,086.20 = 15,340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,724.68/94,086.20 = 15,340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,724.68x = 94,086.20 × 15,340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,724.68x = 1,443,299,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,299,487.68/62,724.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,010.07

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