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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,326.16, 86,013.60 and 34,034.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,326.16, 86,013.60 and 34,034.48 is: 46,969.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,326.16 : 86,013.60 = 34,034.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,326.16/86,013.60 = 34,034.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,326.16x = 86,013.60 × 34,034.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,326.16x = 2,927,428,148.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,428,148.93/62,326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,969.49

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