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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,060.26, 93,137.16 and 45,462.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,060.26, 93,137.16 and 45,462.76 is: 68,228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,060.26 : 93,137.16 = 45,462.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,060.26/93,137.16 = 45,462.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,060.26x = 93,137.16 × 45,462.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,060.26x = 4,234,272,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,272,352.16/62,060.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,228.40

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