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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,327.80, 86,009.04 and 34,027.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,327.80, 86,009.04 and 34,027.96 is: 46,956.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,327.80 : 86,009.04 = 34,027.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,327.80/86,009.04 = 34,027.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,327.80x = 86,009.04 × 34,027.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,327.80x = 2,926,712,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926,712,172.76/62,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,956.77

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