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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,147.07, 85,763.52 and 35,290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,147.07, 85,763.52 and 35,290.14 is: 48,700.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,147.07 : 85,763.52 = 35,290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,147.07/85,763.52 = 35,290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,147.07x = 85,763.52 × 35,290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,147.07x = 3,026,606,627.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,606,627.69/62,147.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,700.71

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