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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,247.25, 85,901.84 and 33,953.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,247.25, 85,901.84 and 33,953.55 is: 46,856.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,247.25 : 85,901.84 = 33,953.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,247.25/85,901.84 = 33,953.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,247.25x = 85,901.84 × 33,953.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,247.25x = 2,916,672,419.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,672,419.53/62,247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,856.25

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