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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,356.65, 86,048.96 and 34,056.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,356.65, 86,048.96 and 34,056.87 is: 46,996.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,356.65 : 86,048.96 = 34,056.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,356.65/86,048.96 = 34,056.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,356.65x = 86,048.96 × 34,056.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,356.65x = 2,930,557,814.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,557,814.11/62,356.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,996.72

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