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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,314.26, 85,980.54 and 39,645

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,314.26, 85,980.54 and 39,645 is: 54,701.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,314.26 : 85,980.54 = 39,645 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,314.26/85,980.54 = 39,645/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,314.26x = 85,980.54 × 39,645
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,314.26x = 3,408,698,508.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,698,508.30/62,314.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,701.74

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