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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,289.62, 85,960.27 and 33,995.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,289.62, 85,960.27 and 33,995.31 is: 46,913.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,289.62 : 85,960.27 = 33,995.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,289.62/85,960.27 = 33,995.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,289.62x = 85,960.27 × 33,995.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,289.62x = 2,922,246,026.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,246,026.33/62,289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,913.85

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