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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,771.24, 94,677.60 and 59,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,771.24, 94,677.60 and 59,814 is: 82,346.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,771.24 : 94,677.60 = 59,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,771.24/94,677.60 = 59,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,771.24x = 94,677.60 × 59,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,771.24x = 5,663,045,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,663,045,966.40/68,771.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,346.14

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