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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,804.66, 86,669.78 and 34,509.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,804.66, 86,669.78 and 34,509.74 is: 47,623.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,804.66 : 86,669.78 = 34,509.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,804.66/86,669.78 = 34,509.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,804.66x = 86,669.78 × 34,509.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,804.66x = 2,990,950,967.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,950,967.76/62,804.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,623.08

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