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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,464.91, 86,147.08 and 44,279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,464.91, 86,147.08 and 44,279.66 is: 61,067.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,464.91 : 86,147.08 = 44,279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,464.91/86,147.08 = 44,279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,464.91x = 86,147.08 × 44,279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,464.91x = 3,814,563,412.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,563,412.39/62,464.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,067.30

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