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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,770.55, 94,155.97 and 15,385.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,770.55, 94,155.97 and 15,385.85 is: 23,078.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,770.55 : 94,155.97 = 15,385.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,770.55/94,155.97 = 15,385.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,770.55x = 94,155.97 × 15,385.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,770.55x = 1,448,669,503.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,669,503.71/62,770.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,078.81

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