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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,297.51, 85,970.43 and 34,003.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,297.51, 85,970.43 and 34,003.13 is: 46,924.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,297.51 : 85,970.43 = 34,003.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,297.51/85,970.43 = 34,003.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,297.51x = 85,970.43 × 34,003.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,297.51x = 2,923,263,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,263,277.59/62,297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,924.24

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