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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,033.52, 85,567.86 and 54,094.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,033.52, 85,567.86 and 54,094.80 is: 74,617.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,033.52 : 85,567.86 = 54,094.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,033.52/85,567.86 = 54,094.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,033.52x = 85,567.86 × 54,094.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,033.52x = 4,628,776,273.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,776,273.13/62,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,617.34

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