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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,683.02, 86,313.36 and 54,169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,683.02, 86,313.36 and 54,169.50 is: 74,590.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,683.02 : 86,313.36 = 54,169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,683.02/86,313.36 = 54,169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,683.02x = 86,313.36 × 54,169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,683.02x = 4,675,551,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,675,551,554.52/62,683.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74,590.40

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