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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,132.73, 93,106.93 and 45,636.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,132.73, 93,106.93 and 45,636.09 is: 68,386.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,132.73 : 93,106.93 = 45,636.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,132.73/93,106.93 = 45,636.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,132.73x = 93,106.93 × 45,636.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,132.73x = 4,249,036,237.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,036,237.10/62,132.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,386.44

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