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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,975.56, 86,906.40 and 34,681.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,975.56, 86,906.40 and 34,681.30 is: 47,860.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,975.56 : 86,906.40 = 34,681.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,975.56/86,906.40 = 34,681.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,975.56x = 86,906.40 × 34,681.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,975.56x = 3,014,026,930.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,026,930.32/62,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,860.26

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