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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,220.92, 85,864.74 and 33,926.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,220.92, 85,864.74 and 33,926.72 is: 46,818.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,220.92 : 85,864.74 = 33,926.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,220.92/85,864.74 = 33,926.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,220.92x = 85,864.74 × 33,926.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,220.92x = 2,913,108,991.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,108,991.85/62,220.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,818.80

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