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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,107.31, 85,705.52 and 35,249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,107.31, 85,705.52 and 35,249.33 is: 48,642.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,107.31 : 85,705.52 = 35,249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,107.31/85,705.52 = 35,249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,107.31x = 85,705.52 × 35,249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,107.31x = 3,021,062,195.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,062,195.32/62,107.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,642.62

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