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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,348.75, 86,041.28 and 34,054.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,348.75, 86,041.28 and 34,054.51 is: 46,995.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,348.75 : 86,041.28 = 34,054.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,348.75/86,041.28 = 34,054.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,348.75x = 86,041.28 × 34,054.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,348.75x = 2,930,093,029.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,093,029.69/62,348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,995.22

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