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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,901.18, 86,802.88 and 46,840.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,901.18, 86,802.88 and 46,840.33 is: 64,639.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,901.18 : 86,802.88 = 46,840.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,901.18/86,802.88 = 46,840.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,901.18x = 86,802.88 × 46,840.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,901.18x = 4,065,875,544.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,875,544.15/62,901.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,639.10

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