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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,762.67, 94,143.96 and 16,015.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,762.67, 94,143.96 and 16,015.55 is: 24,023.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,762.67 : 94,143.96 = 16,015.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,762.67/94,143.96 = 16,015.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,762.67x = 94,143.96 × 16,015.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,762.67x = 1,507,767,180.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,767,180.90/62,762.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,023.31

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