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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,246.94, 85,900.76 and 33,952.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,246.94, 85,900.76 and 33,952.62 is: 46,854.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,246.94 : 85,900.76 = 33,952.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,246.94/85,900.76 = 33,952.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,246.94x = 85,900.76 × 33,952.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,246.94x = 2,916,555,861.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,555,861.99/62,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,854.61

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