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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,009.85, 85,580.25 and 35,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,009.85, 85,580.25 and 35,149.44 is: 48,510.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,009.85 : 85,580.25 = 35,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,009.85/85,580.25 = 35,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,009.85x = 85,580.25 × 35,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,009.85x = 3,008,097,862.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,097,862.56/62,009.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,510.00

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