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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,738.30, 94,024.38 and 46,020.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,738.30, 94,024.38 and 46,020.05 is: 68,969.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,738.30 : 94,024.38 = 46,020.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,738.30/94,024.38 = 46,020.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,738.30x = 94,024.38 × 46,020.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,738.30x = 4,327,006,668.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,006,668.82/62,738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,969.14

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