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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,313.27, 85,991.86 and 34,018.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,313.27, 85,991.86 and 34,018.95 is: 46,945.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,313.27 : 85,991.86 = 34,018.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,313.27/85,991.86 = 34,018.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,313.27x = 85,991.86 × 34,018.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,313.27x = 2,925,352,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,352,785.75/62,313.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,945.90

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