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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,282.22, 85,926.99 and 47,946.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,282.22, 85,926.99 and 47,946.44 is: 66,148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,282.22 : 85,926.99 = 47,946.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,282.22/85,926.99 = 47,946.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,282.22x = 85,926.99 × 47,946.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,282.22x = 4,119,893,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,893,270.42/62,282.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,148.79

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