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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,197.47, 85,829.27 and 35,336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,197.47, 85,829.27 and 35,336.25 is: 48,762.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,197.47 : 85,829.27 = 35,336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,197.47/85,829.27 = 35,336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,197.47x = 85,829.27 × 35,336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,197.47x = 3,032,884,564.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,884,564.12/62,197.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,762.19

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