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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,349.60, 86,042.24 and 34,055.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,349.60, 86,042.24 and 34,055.28 is: 46,996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,349.60 : 86,042.24 = 34,055.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,349.60/86,042.24 = 34,055.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,349.60x = 86,042.24 × 34,055.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,349.60x = 2,930,192,575.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,192,575.03/62,349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,996.17

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