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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,259.51, 93,452.84 and 45,569.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,259.51, 93,452.84 and 45,569.97 is: 68,401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,259.51 : 93,452.84 = 45,569.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,259.51/93,452.84 = 45,569.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,259.51x = 93,452.84 × 45,569.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,259.51x = 4,258,642,887.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,642,887.36/62,259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,401.48

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