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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,996.20, 94,494.30 and 45,629.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,996.20, 94,494.30 and 45,629.80 is: 68,444.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,996.20 : 94,494.30 = 45,629.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,996.20/94,494.30 = 45,629.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,996.20x = 94,494.30 × 45,629.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,996.20x = 4,311,756,010.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,756,010.14/62,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,444.70

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