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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,965.89, 94,157.24 and 48,764.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,965.89, 94,157.24 and 48,764.97 is: 72,921.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,965.89 : 94,157.24 = 48,764.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,965.89/94,157.24 = 48,764.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,965.89x = 94,157.24 × 48,764.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,965.89x = 4,591,574,740.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,574,740.06/62,965.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,921.62

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