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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,314.28, 93,376.85 and 45,685.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,314.28, 93,376.85 and 45,685.38 is: 68,458.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,314.28 : 93,376.85 = 45,685.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,314.28/93,376.85 = 45,685.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,314.28x = 93,376.85 × 45,685.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,314.28x = 4,265,956,647.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265,956,647.03/62,314.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,458.74

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