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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,864.94, 86,752.84 and 46,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,864.94, 86,752.84 and 46,804 is: 64,588.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,864.94 : 86,752.84 = 46,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,864.94/86,752.84 = 46,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,864.94x = 86,752.84 × 46,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,864.94x = 4,060,379,923.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,379,923.36/62,864.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,588.94

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