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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,249.39, 85,903.40 and 33,954.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,249.39, 85,903.40 and 33,954.47 is: 46,856.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,249.39 : 85,903.40 = 33,954.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,249.39/85,903.40 = 33,954.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,249.39x = 85,903.40 × 33,954.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,249.39x = 2,916,804,418.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,804,418.20/62,249.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,856.76

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