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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,513.08, 86,264.68 and 34,213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,513.08, 86,264.68 and 34,213.28 is: 47,212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,513.08 : 86,264.68 = 34,213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,513.08/86,264.68 = 34,213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,513.08x = 86,264.68 × 34,213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,513.08x = 2,951,397,650.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,397,650.95/62,513.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,212.48

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