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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,294.28, 85,965.24 and 33,999.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,294.28, 85,965.24 and 33,999.48 is: 46,918.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,294.28 : 85,965.24 = 33,999.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,294.28/85,965.24 = 33,999.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,294.28x = 85,965.24 × 33,999.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,294.28x = 2,922,773,458.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,773,458.08/62,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,918.81

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