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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,308.84, 85,985.94 and 34,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,308.84, 85,985.94 and 34,014.68 is: 46,940.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,308.84 : 85,985.94 = 34,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,308.84/85,985.94 = 34,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,308.84x = 85,985.94 × 34,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,308.84x = 2,924,784,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,784,233.60/62,308.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,940.12

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