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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,918.39, 94,377.77 and 15,533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,918.39, 94,377.77 and 15,533.48 is: 23,300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,918.39 : 94,377.77 = 15,533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,918.39/94,377.77 = 15,533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,918.39x = 94,377.77 × 15,533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,918.39x = 1,466,015,602.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,015,602.59/62,918.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,300.27

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