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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,804.58, 94,977.33 and 46,135.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,804.58, 94,977.33 and 46,135.29 is: 63,684.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,804.58 : 94,977.33 = 46,135.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,804.58/94,977.33 = 46,135.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,804.58x = 94,977.33 × 46,135.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,804.58x = 4,381,806,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,806,662.98/68,804.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,684.81

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