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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,247.68, 94,145.82 and 46,990.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,247.68, 94,145.82 and 46,990.04 is: 64,821.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,247.68 : 94,145.82 = 46,990.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,247.68/94,145.82 = 46,990.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,247.68x = 94,145.82 × 46,990.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,247.68x = 4,423,915,847.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423,915,847.63/68,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,821.48

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