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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,011.62, 85,577.76 and 35,153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,011.62, 85,577.76 and 35,153.04 is: 48,512.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,011.62 : 85,577.76 = 35,153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,011.62/85,577.76 = 35,153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,011.62x = 85,577.76 × 35,153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,011.62x = 3,008,318,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,318,420.39/62,011.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,512.17

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