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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,852.31, 94,278.46 and 44,215.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,852.31, 94,278.46 and 44,215.74 is: 66,323.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,852.31 : 94,278.46 = 44,215.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,852.31/94,278.46 = 44,215.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,852.31x = 94,278.46 × 44,215.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,852.31x = 4,168,591,182.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,591,182.49/62,852.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,323.60

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