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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,975.93, 86,905.49 and 34,296.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,975.93, 86,905.49 and 34,296.09 is: 47,327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,975.93 : 86,905.49 = 34,296.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,975.93/86,905.49 = 34,296.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,975.93x = 86,905.49 × 34,296.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,975.93x = 2,980,518,742.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,518,742.42/62,975.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,327.90

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