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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,854.61, 94,454.72 and 58,744.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,854.61, 94,454.72 and 58,744.85 is: 88,278.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,854.61 : 94,454.72 = 58,744.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,854.61/94,454.72 = 58,744.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,854.61x = 94,454.72 × 58,744.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,854.61x = 5,548,728,358.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,548,728,358.19/62,854.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88,278.78

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