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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,901.59, 94,302.74 and 31,294.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,901.59, 94,302.74 and 31,294.39 is: 46,916.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,901.59 : 94,302.74 = 31,294.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,901.59/94,302.74 = 31,294.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,901.59x = 94,302.74 × 31,294.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,901.59x = 2,951,146,723.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,146,723.63/62,901.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,916.89

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