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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,179.97, 94,007.85 and 46,680.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,179.97, 94,007.85 and 46,680.14 is: 64,363.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,179.97 : 94,007.85 = 46,680.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,179.97/94,007.85 = 46,680.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,179.97x = 94,007.85 × 46,680.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,179.97x = 4,388,299,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,299,599.10/68,179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,363.47

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