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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,773.05, 94,159.73 and 15,388.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,773.05, 94,159.73 and 15,388.35 is: 23,082.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,773.05 : 94,159.73 = 15,388.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,773.05/94,159.73 = 15,388.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,773.05x = 94,159.73 × 15,388.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,773.05x = 1,448,962,881.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,962,881.15/62,773.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,082.56

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