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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,755.19, 86,528.99 and 46,811.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,755.19, 86,528.99 and 46,811.96 is: 64,545.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,755.19 : 86,528.99 = 46,811.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,755.19/86,528.99 = 46,811.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,755.19x = 86,528.99 × 46,811.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,755.19x = 4,050,591,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,591,627.59/62,755.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,545.92

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