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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,109.65, 92,878.34 and 46,129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,109.65, 92,878.34 and 46,129.38 is: 68,981.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,109.65 : 92,878.34 = 46,129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,109.65/92,878.34 = 46,129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,109.65x = 92,878.34 × 46,129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,109.65x = 4,284,420,008.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,420,008.98/62,109.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,981.56

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