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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,623.92, 86,426.46 and 34,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,623.92, 86,426.46 and 34,335 is: 47,385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,623.92 : 86,426.46 = 34,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,623.92/86,426.46 = 34,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,623.92x = 86,426.46 × 34,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,623.92x = 2,967,452,504.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,452,504.10/62,623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,385.29

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