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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,327.16, 86,014.98 and 34,035.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,327.16, 86,014.98 and 34,035.48 is: 46,970.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,327.16 : 86,014.98 = 34,035.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,327.16/86,014.98 = 34,035.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,327.16x = 86,014.98 × 34,035.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,327.16x = 2,927,561,131.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,561,131.49/62,327.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,970.87

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