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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,211.20, 93,316.80 and 46,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,211.20, 93,316.80 and 46,659.20 is: 69,988.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,211.20 : 93,316.80 = 46,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,211.20/93,316.80 = 46,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,211.20x = 93,316.80 × 46,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,211.20x = 4,354,087,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,087,234.56/62,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,988.80

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