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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,063.46, 85,651.65 and 35,196.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,063.46, 85,651.65 and 35,196.66 is: 48,573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,063.46 : 85,651.65 = 35,196.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,063.46/85,651.65 = 35,196.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,063.46x = 85,651.65 × 35,196.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,063.46x = 3,014,652,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,652,003.49/62,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,573.70

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