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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,349.75, 86,042.66 and 34,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,349.75, 86,042.66 and 34,055.44 is: 46,996.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,349.75 : 86,042.66 = 34,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,349.75/86,042.66 = 34,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,349.75x = 86,042.66 × 34,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,349.75x = 2,930,220,259.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,220,259.69/62,349.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,996.50

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