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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,209.70, 93,314.55 and 46,657.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,209.70, 93,314.55 and 46,657.70 is: 69,986.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,209.70 : 93,314.55 = 46,657.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,209.70/93,314.55 = 46,657.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,209.70x = 93,314.55 × 46,657.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,209.70x = 4,353,842,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,353,842,279.54/62,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,986.55

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