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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,003.52, 85,565.70 and 33,709.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,003.52, 85,565.70 and 33,709.14 is: 46,519.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,003.52 : 85,565.70 = 33,709.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,003.52/85,565.70 = 33,709.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,003.52x = 85,565.70 × 33,709.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,003.52x = 2,884,346,160.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,346,160.50/62,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,519.07

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