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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,855.79, 94,345.65 and 46,168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,855.79, 94,345.65 and 46,168.98 is: 69,298.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,855.79 : 94,345.65 = 46,168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,855.79/94,345.65 = 46,168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,855.79x = 94,345.65 × 46,168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,855.79x = 4,355,842,427.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,842,427.94/62,855.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,298.98

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