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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,257.75, 94,809.90 and 46,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,257.75, 94,809.90 and 46,462.04 is: 69,636.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,257.75 : 94,809.90 = 46,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,257.75/94,809.90 = 46,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,257.75x = 94,809.90 × 46,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,257.75x = 4,405,061,133.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,061,133.89/63,257.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,636.71

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