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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,270.28, 85,983.12 and 48,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,270.28, 85,983.12 and 48,098.52 is: 66,414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,270.28 : 85,983.12 = 48,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,270.28/85,983.12 = 48,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,270.28x = 85,983.12 × 48,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,270.28x = 4,135,660,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,660,816.98/62,270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,414.68

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