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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,317.53, 85,994.19 and 34,023.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,317.53, 85,994.19 and 34,023.15 is: 46,949.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,317.53 : 85,994.19 = 34,023.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,317.53/85,994.19 = 34,023.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,317.53x = 85,994.19 × 34,023.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,317.53x = 2,925,793,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,793,225.50/62,317.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,949.76

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