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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,726.82, 94,089.78 and 15,342.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,726.82, 94,089.78 and 15,342.09 is: 23,013.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,726.82 : 94,089.78 = 15,342.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,726.82/94,089.78 = 15,342.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,726.82x = 94,089.78 × 15,342.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,726.82x = 1,443,533,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,533,872.84/62,726.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,013.02

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