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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,855.29, 94,344.90 and 46,168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,855.29, 94,344.90 and 46,168.48 is: 69,298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,855.29 : 94,344.90 = 46,168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,855.29/94,344.90 = 46,168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,855.29x = 94,344.90 × 46,168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,855.29x = 4,355,760,833.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,760,833.25/62,855.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,298.24

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