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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,303.07, 85,977.80 and 34,008.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,303.07, 85,977.80 and 34,008.76 is: 46,931.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,303.07 : 85,977.80 = 34,008.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,303.07/85,977.80 = 34,008.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,303.07x = 85,977.80 × 34,008.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,303.07x = 2,923,998,621.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,998,621.79/62,303.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,931.85

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