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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,755.56, 86,658.93 and 46,812.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,755.56, 86,658.93 and 46,812.33 is: 64,642.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,755.56 : 86,658.93 = 46,812.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,755.56/86,658.93 = 46,812.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,755.56x = 86,658.93 × 46,812.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,755.56x = 4,056,706,428.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,706,428.61/62,755.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,642.98

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