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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,669.60, 94,004.40 and 48,845.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,669.60, 94,004.40 and 48,845.60 is: 73,268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,669.60 : 94,004.40 = 48,845.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,669.60/94,004.40 = 48,845.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,669.60x = 94,004.40 × 48,845.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,669.60x = 4,591,701,320.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,701,320.64/62,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73,268.40

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