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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,524.17, 86,282.82 and 33,843.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,524.17, 86,282.82 and 33,843.69 is: 46,704.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,524.17 : 86,282.82 = 33,843.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,524.17/86,282.82 = 33,843.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,524.17x = 86,282.82 × 33,843.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,524.17x = 2,920,129,012.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,129,012.41/62,524.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,704.00

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