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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,737.30, 94,022.88 and 46,019.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,737.30, 94,022.88 and 46,019.05 is: 68,967.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,737.30 : 94,022.88 = 46,019.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,737.30/94,022.88 = 46,019.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,737.30x = 94,022.88 × 46,019.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,737.30x = 4,326,843,615.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,843,615.86/62,737.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,967.64

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