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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,046.26, 85,624.24 and 33,752.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,046.26, 85,624.24 and 33,752.14 is: 46,578.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,046.26 : 85,624.24 = 33,752.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,046.26/85,624.24 = 33,752.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,046.26x = 85,624.24 × 33,752.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,046.26x = 2,890,001,335.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,001,335.87/62,046.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,578.17

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