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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,289.76, 85,958.68 and 33,995.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,289.76, 85,958.68 and 33,995.64 is: 46,913.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,289.76 : 85,958.68 = 33,995.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,289.76/85,958.68 = 33,995.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,289.76x = 85,958.68 × 33,995.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,289.76x = 2,922,220,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,220,340.16/62,289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,913.33

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