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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,139.54, 85,754.22 and 33,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,139.54, 85,754.22 and 33,847.04 is: 46,709.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,139.54 : 85,754.22 = 33,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,139.54/85,754.22 = 33,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,139.54x = 85,754.22 × 33,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,139.54x = 2,902,526,514.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902,526,514.51/62,139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,709.82

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