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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,303.76, 93,490.20 and 45,697.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,303.76, 93,490.20 and 45,697.68 is: 68,571.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,303.76 : 93,490.20 = 45,697.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,303.76/93,490.20 = 45,697.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,303.76x = 93,490.20 × 45,697.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,303.76x = 4,272,285,242.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272,285,242.74/62,303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,571.87

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