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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,462.07, 86,197.77 and 34,167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,462.07, 86,197.77 and 34,167.76 is: 47,151.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,462.07 : 86,197.77 = 34,167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,462.07/86,197.77 = 34,167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,462.07x = 86,197.77 × 34,167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,462.07x = 2,945,184,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,184,502.40/62,462.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,151.57

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