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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,714.91, 94,068.71 and 45,864.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,714.91, 94,068.71 and 45,864.99 is: 68,794.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,714.91 : 94,068.71 = 45,864.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,714.91/94,068.71 = 45,864.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,714.91x = 94,068.71 × 45,864.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,714.91x = 4,314,460,386.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,460,386.13/62,714.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,794.81

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