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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,314.17, 85,995.36 and 34,021.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,314.17, 85,995.36 and 34,021.68 is: 46,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,314.17 : 85,995.36 = 34,021.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,314.17/85,995.36 = 34,021.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,314.17x = 85,995.36 × 34,021.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,314.17x = 2,925,706,619.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,706,619.40/62,314.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,950.90

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