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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,316.54, 85,996.49 and 34,022.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,316.54, 85,996.49 and 34,022.03 is: 46,950.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,316.54 : 85,996.49 = 34,022.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,316.54/85,996.49 = 34,022.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,316.54x = 85,996.49 × 34,022.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,316.54x = 2,925,774,562.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,774,562.58/62,316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,950.21

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