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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,147.94, 85,767.78 and 46,807.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,147.94, 85,767.78 and 46,807.02 is: 64,596.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,147.94 : 85,767.78 = 46,807.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,147.94/85,767.78 = 46,807.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,147.94x = 85,767.78 × 46,807.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,147.94x = 4,014,534,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,534,193.82/62,147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,596.42

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