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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,392.62, 86,076.07 and 45,359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,392.62, 86,076.07 and 45,359.53 is: 62,577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,392.62 : 86,076.07 = 45,359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,392.62/86,076.07 = 45,359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,392.62x = 86,076.07 × 45,359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,392.62x = 3,904,370,079.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,370,079.45/62,392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,577.43

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