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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,090.21, 85,682.10 and 35,231.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,090.21, 85,682.10 and 35,231.11 is: 48,617.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,090.21 : 85,682.10 = 35,231.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,090.21/85,682.10 = 35,231.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,090.21x = 85,682.10 × 35,231.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,090.21x = 3,018,675,490.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,675,490.13/62,090.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,617.58

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