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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,726.45, 94,086.36 and 45,876.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,726.45, 94,086.36 and 45,876.83 is: 68,812.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,726.45 : 94,086.36 = 45,876.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,726.45/94,086.36 = 45,876.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,726.45x = 94,086.36 × 45,876.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,726.45x = 4,316,383,472.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,383,472.61/62,726.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,812.82

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