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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,207.64, 85,843.98 and 34,982.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,207.64, 85,843.98 and 34,982.94 is: 48,275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,207.64 : 85,843.98 = 34,982.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,207.64/85,843.98 = 34,982.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,207.64x = 85,843.98 × 34,982.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,207.64x = 3,003,074,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,074,801.70/62,207.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,275.02

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