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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,151.44, 85,772.61 and 46,810.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,151.44, 85,772.61 and 46,810.52 is: 64,601.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,151.44 : 85,772.61 = 46,810.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,151.44/85,772.61 = 46,810.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,151.44x = 85,772.61 × 46,810.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,151.44x = 4,015,060,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,060,475.86/62,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,601.25

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