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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,737.27, 94,104.69 and 15,990.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,737.27, 94,104.69 and 15,990.28 is: 23,985.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,737.27 : 94,104.69 = 15,990.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,737.27/94,104.69 = 15,990.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,737.27x = 94,104.69 × 15,990.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,737.27x = 1,504,760,342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,760,342.41/62,737.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,985.11

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