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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,030.52, 85,563.72 and 54,091.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,030.52, 85,563.72 and 54,091.80 is: 74,613.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,030.52 : 85,563.72 = 54,091.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,030.52/85,563.72 = 54,091.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,030.52x = 85,563.72 × 54,091.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,030.52x = 4,628,295,629.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,295,629.50/62,030.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,613.20

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