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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,220.74, 85,864.71 and 33,926.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,220.74, 85,864.71 and 33,926.43 is: 46,818.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,220.74 : 85,864.71 = 33,926.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,220.74/85,864.71 = 33,926.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,220.74x = 85,864.71 × 33,926.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,220.74x = 2,913,082,773.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,082,773.81/62,220.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,818.52

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