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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,511.83, 93,806.63 and 45,615.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,511.83, 93,806.63 and 45,615.23 is: 68,451.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,511.83 : 93,806.63 = 45,615.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,511.83/93,806.63 = 45,615.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,511.83x = 93,806.63 × 45,615.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,511.83x = 4,279,011,002.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,011,002.97/62,511.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,451.22

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