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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,604.92, 86,395.47 and 34,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,604.92, 86,395.47 and 34,310 is: 47,348.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,604.92 : 86,395.47 = 34,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,604.92/86,395.47 = 34,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,604.92x = 86,395.47 × 34,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,604.92x = 2,964,228,575.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,964,228,575.70/62,604.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,348.17

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