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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,657.76, 93,820.37 and 49,012.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,657.76, 93,820.37 and 49,012.95 is: 73,389.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,657.76 : 93,820.37 = 49,012.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,657.76/93,820.37 = 49,012.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,657.76x = 93,820.37 × 49,012.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,657.76x = 4,598,412,858.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598,412,858.73/62,657.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,389.36

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