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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,769.13, 86,620.59 and 34,473

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,769.13, 86,620.59 and 34,473 is: 47,572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,769.13 : 86,620.59 = 34,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,769.13/86,620.59 = 34,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,769.13x = 86,620.59 × 34,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,769.13x = 2,986,071,599.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,071,599.07/62,769.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,572.30

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