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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,316.52, 85,994.36 and 34,022.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,316.52, 85,994.36 and 34,022.44 is: 46,949.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,316.52 : 85,994.36 = 34,022.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,316.52/85,994.36 = 34,022.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,316.52x = 85,994.36 × 34,022.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,316.52x = 2,925,737,953.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,737,953.44/62,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,949.64

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