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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,979.36, 94,264.92 and 46,335.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,979.36, 94,264.92 and 46,335.84 is: 69,353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,979.36 : 94,264.92 = 46,335.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,979.36/94,264.92 = 46,335.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,979.36x = 94,264.92 × 46,335.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,979.36x = 4,367,844,250.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,844,250.73/62,979.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,353.58

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