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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,361.70, 93,542.55 and 46,809.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,361.70, 93,542.55 and 46,809.70 is: 70,214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,361.70 : 93,542.55 = 46,809.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,361.70/93,542.55 = 46,809.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,361.70x = 93,542.55 × 46,809.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,361.70x = 4,378,698,702.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,378,698,702.74/62,361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,214.55

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