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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,312.25, 94,287.81 and 46,544.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,312.25, 94,287.81 and 46,544.53 is: 64,242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,312.25 : 94,287.81 = 46,544.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,312.25/94,287.81 = 46,544.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,312.25x = 94,287.81 × 46,544.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,312.25x = 4,388,581,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,581,568.46/68,312.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,242.97

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