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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,219.76, 85,865.04 and 33,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,219.76, 85,865.04 and 33,927 is: 46,820.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,219.76 : 85,865.04 = 33,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,219.76/85,865.04 = 33,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,219.76x = 85,865.04 × 33,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,219.76x = 2,913,143,212.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,143,212.08/62,219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,820.23

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