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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,975.36, 85,522.72 and 35,118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,975.36, 85,522.72 and 35,118.19 is: 48,461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,975.36 : 85,522.72 = 35,118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,975.36/85,522.72 = 35,118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,975.36x = 85,522.72 × 35,118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,975.36x = 3,003,402,527.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,402,527.07/61,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,461.24

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