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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,317.35, 85,997.25 and 34,023.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,317.35, 85,997.25 and 34,023.06 is: 46,951.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,317.35 : 85,997.25 = 34,023.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,317.35/85,997.25 = 34,023.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,317.35x = 85,997.25 × 34,023.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,317.35x = 2,925,889,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,889,596.59/62,317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,951.44

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