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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,323.62, 86,006.53 and 34,029.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,323.62, 86,006.53 and 34,029.30 is: 46,960.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,323.62 : 86,006.53 = 34,029.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,323.62/86,006.53 = 34,029.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,323.62x = 86,006.53 × 34,029.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,323.62x = 2,926,742,011.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,742,011.33/62,323.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,960.40

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