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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,190.59, 85,825.31 and 35,337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,190.59, 85,825.31 and 35,337.62 is: 48,767.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,190.59 : 85,825.31 = 35,337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,190.59/85,825.31 = 35,337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,190.59x = 85,825.31 × 35,337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,190.59x = 3,032,861,585.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,861,585.35/62,190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,767.21

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