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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,304.68, 85,979.76 and 34,009.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,304.68, 85,979.76 and 34,009.76 is: 46,933.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,304.68 : 85,979.76 = 34,009.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,304.68/85,979.76 = 34,009.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,304.68x = 85,979.76 × 34,009.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,304.68x = 2,924,151,002.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,151,002.46/62,304.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,933.09

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