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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,349.88, 86,042.83 and 34,055.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,349.88, 86,042.83 and 34,055.63 is: 46,996.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,349.88 : 86,042.83 = 34,055.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,349.88/86,042.83 = 34,055.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,349.88x = 86,042.83 × 34,055.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,349.88x = 2,930,242,782.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,242,782.63/62,349.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,996.77

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