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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,103.06, 85,687.65 and 35,239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,103.06, 85,687.65 and 35,239.50 is: 48,622.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,103.06 : 85,687.65 = 35,239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,103.06/85,687.65 = 35,239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,103.06x = 85,687.65 × 35,239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,103.06x = 3,019,589,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,589,942.18/62,103.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,622.24

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