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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,850.72, 94,213.22 and 34,783.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,850.72, 94,213.22 and 34,783.36 is: 52,140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,850.72 : 94,213.22 = 34,783.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,850.72/94,213.22 = 34,783.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,850.72x = 94,213.22 × 34,783.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,850.72x = 3,277,052,348.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,052,348.02/62,850.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,140.25

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