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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,882.55, 94,231.17 and 47,013.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,882.55, 94,231.17 and 47,013.12 is: 70,450.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,882.55 : 94,231.17 = 47,013.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,882.55/94,231.17 = 47,013.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,882.55x = 94,231.17 × 47,013.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,882.55x = 4,430,101,302.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430,101,302.95/62,882.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,450.41

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