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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,998.92, 94,265.10 and 46,371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,998.92, 94,265.10 and 46,371.24 is: 69,385.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,998.92 : 94,265.10 = 46,371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,998.92/94,265.10 = 46,371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,998.92x = 94,265.10 × 46,371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,998.92x = 4,371,189,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371,189,575.72/62,998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,385.15

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