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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,114.10, 85,725.17 and 35,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,114.10, 85,725.17 and 35,265.30 is: 48,670.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,114.10 : 85,725.17 = 35,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,114.10/85,725.17 = 35,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,114.10x = 85,725.17 × 35,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,114.10x = 3,023,123,837.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,123,837.60/62,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,670.49

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