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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,109.59, 85,710.96 and 33,814.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,109.59, 85,710.96 and 33,814.67 is: 46,664.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,109.59 : 85,710.96 = 33,814.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,109.59/85,710.96 = 33,814.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,109.59x = 85,710.96 × 33,814.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,109.59x = 2,898,287,399.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,287,399.23/62,109.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,664.09

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