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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,512.83, 93,808.13 and 45,616.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,512.83, 93,808.13 and 45,616.23 is: 68,452.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,512.83 : 93,808.13 = 45,616.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,512.83/93,808.13 = 45,616.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,512.83x = 93,808.13 × 45,616.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,512.83x = 4,279,173,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,173,233.95/62,512.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,452.72

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