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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,916.52, 95,140.92 and 46,374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,916.52, 95,140.92 and 46,374.04 is: 64,020.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,916.52 : 95,140.92 = 46,374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,916.52/95,140.92 = 46,374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,916.52x = 95,140.92 × 46,374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,916.52x = 4,412,068,829.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,068,829.72/68,916.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,020.48

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