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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,250.39, 85,905.36 and 33,955.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,250.39, 85,905.36 and 33,955.88 is: 46,859.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,250.39 : 85,905.36 = 33,955.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,250.39/85,905.36 = 33,955.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,250.39x = 85,905.36 × 33,955.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,250.39x = 2,916,991,665.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,916,991,665.99/62,250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,859.01

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