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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,209.14, 85,846.05 and 34,984.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,209.14, 85,846.05 and 34,984.44 is: 48,277.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,209.14 : 85,846.05 = 34,984.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,209.14/85,846.05 = 34,984.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,209.14x = 85,846.05 × 34,984.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,209.14x = 3,003,275,985.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,275,985.46/62,209.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,277.09

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