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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,714.55, 86,545.46 and 34,034.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,714.55, 86,545.46 and 34,034.18 is: 46,966.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,714.55 : 86,545.46 = 34,034.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,714.55/86,545.46 = 34,034.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,714.55x = 86,545.46 × 34,034.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,714.55x = 2,945,503,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,503,416.18/62,714.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,966.82

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