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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,806.44, 94,241.96 and 34,721.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,806.44, 94,241.96 and 34,721.28 is: 52,099.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,806.44 : 94,241.96 = 34,721.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,806.44/94,241.96 = 34,721.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,806.44x = 94,241.96 × 34,721.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,806.44x = 3,272,201,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,201,480.91/62,806.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,099.78

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