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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,311.16, 85,989.66 and 34,019.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,311.16, 85,989.66 and 34,019.48 is: 46,947.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,311.16 : 85,989.66 = 34,019.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,311.16/85,989.66 = 34,019.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,311.16x = 85,989.66 × 34,019.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,311.16x = 2,925,323,518.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,323,518.58/62,311.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,947.02

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