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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,050.23, 85,626.81 and 33,755.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,050.23, 85,626.81 and 33,755.31 is: 46,580.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,050.23 : 85,626.81 = 33,755.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,050.23/85,626.81 = 33,755.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,050.23x = 85,626.81 × 33,755.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,050.23x = 2,890,359,515.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,359,515.86/62,050.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,580.96

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