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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,034.52, 85,569.24 and 54,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,034.52, 85,569.24 and 54,095.80 is: 74,618.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,034.52 : 85,569.24 = 54,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,034.52/85,569.24 = 54,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,034.52x = 85,569.24 × 54,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,034.52x = 4,628,936,493.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628,936,493.19/62,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,618.72

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