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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,952.10, 94,357.68 and 48,221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,952.10, 94,357.68 and 48,221.44 is: 72,278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,952.10 : 94,357.68 = 48,221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,952.10/94,357.68 = 48,221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,952.10x = 94,357.68 × 48,221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,952.10x = 4,550,063,204.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,063,204.66/62,952.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,278.18

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