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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,314.56, 85,992.96 and 34,022.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,314.56, 85,992.96 and 34,022.88 is: 46,950.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,314.56 : 85,992.96 = 34,022.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,314.56/85,992.96 = 34,022.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,314.56x = 85,992.96 × 34,022.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,314.56x = 2,925,728,158.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,728,158.92/62,314.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,950.96

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