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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,099.15, 92,862.59 and 46,118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,099.15, 92,862.59 and 46,118.86 is: 68,965.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,099.15 : 92,862.59 = 46,118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,099.15/92,862.59 = 46,118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,099.15x = 92,862.59 × 46,118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,099.15x = 4,282,716,324.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,282,716,324.70/62,099.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,965.79

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