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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,855.99, 94,996.89 and 44,996.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,855.99, 94,996.89 and 44,996.49 is: 62,079.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,855.99 : 94,996.89 = 44,996.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,855.99/94,996.89 = 44,996.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,855.99x = 94,996.89 × 44,996.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,855.99x = 4,274,526,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274,526,610.92/68,855.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,079.23

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