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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,363.28, 86,035.84 and 46,049.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,363.28, 86,035.84 and 46,049.57 is: 63,529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,363.28 : 86,035.84 = 46,049.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,363.28/86,035.84 = 46,049.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,363.28x = 86,035.84 × 46,049.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,363.28x = 3,961,913,697.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,913,697.87/62,363.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,529.59

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