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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,092.08, 85,697.82 and 35,229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,092.08, 85,697.82 and 35,229.24 is: 48,622.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,092.08 : 85,697.82 = 35,229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,092.08/85,697.82 = 35,229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,092.08x = 85,697.82 × 35,229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,092.08x = 3,019,069,068.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,069,068.26/62,092.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,622.45

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