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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,423.68, 86,144.83 and 34,131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,423.68, 86,144.83 and 34,131.19 is: 47,101.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,423.68 : 86,144.83 = 34,131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,423.68/86,144.83 = 34,131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,423.68x = 86,144.83 × 34,131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,423.68x = 2,940,225,560.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,225,560.25/62,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,101.13

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