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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,427.42, 86,149.83 and 34,133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,427.42, 86,149.83 and 34,133.10 is: 47,103.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,427.42 : 86,149.83 = 34,133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,427.42/86,149.83 = 34,133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,427.42x = 86,149.83 × 34,133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,427.42x = 2,940,560,762.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,560,762.37/62,427.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,103.67

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