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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,251.74, 85,804.97 and 44,108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,251.74, 85,804.97 and 44,108.55 is: 60,797.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,251.74 : 85,804.97 = 44,108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,251.74/85,804.97 = 44,108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,251.74x = 85,804.97 × 44,108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,251.74x = 3,784,732,837.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,732,837.06/62,251.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,797.22

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