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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,435.62, 94,306.58 and 52,321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,435.62, 94,306.58 and 52,321.14 is: 72,100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,435.62 : 94,306.58 = 52,321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,435.62/94,306.58 = 52,321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,435.62x = 94,306.58 × 52,321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,435.62x = 4,934,227,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,934,227,709.70/68,435.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,100.29

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