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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,164.26, 85,785.48 and 33,869.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,164.26, 85,785.48 and 33,869.34 is: 46,739.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,164.26 : 85,785.48 = 33,869.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,164.26/85,785.48 = 33,869.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,164.26x = 85,785.48 × 33,869.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,164.26x = 2,905,497,589.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,497,589.18/62,164.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,739.04

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