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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,737.80, 94,023.63 and 46,019.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,737.80, 94,023.63 and 46,019.55 is: 68,968.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,737.80 : 94,023.63 = 46,019.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,737.80/94,023.63 = 46,019.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,737.80x = 94,023.63 × 46,019.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,737.80x = 4,326,925,141.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,925,141.97/62,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,968.39

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