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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,299.80, 85,970.70 and 34,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,299.80, 85,970.70 and 34,003.80 is: 46,923.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,299.80 : 85,970.70 = 34,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,299.80/85,970.70 = 34,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,299.80x = 85,970.70 × 34,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,299.80x = 2,923,330,488.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,330,488.66/62,299.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,923.59

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