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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,767.63, 86,619.27 and 34,475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,767.63, 86,619.27 and 34,475.14 is: 47,575.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,767.63 : 86,619.27 = 34,475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,767.63/86,619.27 = 34,475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,767.63x = 86,619.27 × 34,475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,767.63x = 2,986,211,459.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,211,459.95/62,767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,575.66

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