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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,289.68, 85,958.48 and 33,995.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,289.68, 85,958.48 and 33,995.36 is: 46,912.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,289.68 : 85,958.48 = 33,995.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,289.68/85,958.48 = 33,995.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,289.68x = 85,958.48 × 33,995.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,289.68x = 2,922,189,472.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,189,472.65/62,289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,912.90

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