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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,322.96, 86,007.72 and 34,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,322.96, 86,007.72 and 34,030.80 is: 46,963.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,322.96 : 86,007.72 = 34,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,322.96/86,007.72 = 34,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,322.96x = 86,007.72 × 34,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,322.96x = 2,926,911,517.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,911,517.78/62,322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,963.62

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