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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,118.54, 92,972.88 and 44,072.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,118.54, 92,972.88 and 44,072.28 is: 65,963.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,118.54 : 92,972.88 = 44,072.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,118.54/92,972.88 = 44,072.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,118.54x = 92,972.88 × 44,072.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,118.54x = 4,097,526,799.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,526,799.77/62,118.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65,963.02

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