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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,974.16, 94,352.16 and 44,218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,974.16, 94,352.16 and 44,218.52 is: 66,251.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,974.16 : 94,352.16 = 44,218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,974.16/94,352.16 = 44,218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,974.16x = 94,352.16 × 44,218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,974.16x = 4,172,112,874.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,172,112,874.00/62,974.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,251.19

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