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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,274.04, 94,155.60 and 46,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,274.04, 94,155.60 and 46,795 is: 64,534.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,274.04 : 94,155.60 = 46,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,274.04/94,155.60 = 46,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,274.04x = 94,155.60 × 46,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,274.04x = 4,406,011,302
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,011,302/68,274.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,534.21

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