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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,316.68, 85,996.57 and 34,022.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,316.68, 85,996.57 and 34,022.37 is: 46,950.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,316.68 : 85,996.57 = 34,022.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,316.68/85,996.57 = 34,022.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,316.68x = 85,996.57 × 34,022.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,316.68x = 2,925,806,963.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,806,963.36/62,316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,950.62

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