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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,248.93, 85,903.39 and 33,954.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,248.93, 85,903.39 and 33,954.62 is: 46,857.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,248.93 : 85,903.39 = 33,954.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,248.93/85,903.39 = 33,954.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,248.93x = 85,903.39 × 33,954.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,248.93x = 2,916,816,964.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,816,964.16/62,248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,857.30

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