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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,209.52, 85,846.57 and 34,984.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,209.52, 85,846.57 and 34,984.82 is: 48,277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,209.52 : 85,846.57 = 34,984.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,209.52/85,846.57 = 34,984.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,209.52x = 85,846.57 × 34,984.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,209.52x = 3,003,326,194.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,326,194.91/62,209.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,277.60

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