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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,211.79, 85,852.27 and 35,354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,211.79, 85,852.27 and 35,354.35 is: 48,789.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,211.79 : 85,852.27 = 35,354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,211.79/85,852.27 = 35,354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,211.79x = 85,852.27 × 35,354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,211.79x = 3,035,251,201.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,251,201.87/62,211.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,789.00

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