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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,133.54, 85,747.32 and 35,275.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,133.54, 85,747.32 and 35,275.56 is: 48,682.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,133.54 : 85,747.32 = 35,275.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,133.54/85,747.32 = 35,275.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,133.54x = 85,747.32 × 35,275.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,133.54x = 3,024,784,731.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,784,731.50/62,133.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,682.00

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