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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,870.58, 94,367.88 and 46,183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,870.58, 94,367.88 and 46,183.74 is: 69,321.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,870.58 : 94,367.88 = 46,183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,870.58/94,367.88 = 46,183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,870.58x = 94,367.88 × 46,183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,870.58x = 4,358,261,634.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,261,634.27/62,870.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,321.16

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