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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,845.66, 94,243.78 and 22,855.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,845.66, 94,243.78 and 22,855.15 is: 34,273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,845.66 : 94,243.78 = 22,855.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,845.66/94,243.78 = 22,855.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,845.66x = 94,243.78 × 22,855.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,845.66x = 2,153,955,728.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,955,728.47/62,845.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,273.74

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