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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,349.21, 86,039.42 and 34,055.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,349.21, 86,039.42 and 34,055.91 is: 46,995.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,349.21 : 86,039.42 = 34,055.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,349.21/86,039.42 = 34,055.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,349.21x = 86,039.42 × 34,055.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,349.21x = 2,930,150,573.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,150,573.69/62,349.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,995.79

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