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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,738.55, 94,024.76 and 46,020.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,738.55, 94,024.76 and 46,020.31 is: 68,969.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,738.55 : 94,024.76 = 46,020.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,738.55/94,024.76 = 46,020.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,738.55x = 94,024.76 × 46,020.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,738.55x = 4,327,048,137.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,048,137.71/62,738.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,969.53

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