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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,349.84, 86,040.24 and 34,055.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,349.84, 86,040.24 and 34,055.70 is: 46,995.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,349.84 : 86,040.24 = 34,055.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,349.84/86,040.24 = 34,055.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,349.84x = 86,040.24 × 34,055.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,349.84x = 2,930,160,601.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,160,601.37/62,349.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,995.48

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