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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,973.36, 94,255.92 and 46,329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,973.36, 94,255.92 and 46,329.84 is: 69,344.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,973.36 : 94,255.92 = 46,329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,973.36/94,255.92 = 46,329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,973.36x = 94,255.92 × 46,329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,973.36x = 4,366,861,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,861,692.65/62,973.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,344.59

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