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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,475.67, 86,217.12 and 33,795.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,475.67, 86,217.12 and 33,795.91 is: 46,638.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,475.67 : 86,217.12 = 33,795.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,475.67/86,217.12 = 33,795.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,475.67x = 86,217.12 × 33,795.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,475.67x = 2,913,786,027.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,786,027.98/62,475.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,638.73

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