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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,217.63, 85,864.46 and 35,360.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,217.63, 85,864.46 and 35,360.19 is: 48,799.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,217.63 : 85,864.46 = 35,360.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,217.63/85,864.46 = 35,360.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,217.63x = 85,864.46 × 35,360.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,217.63x = 3,036,183,443.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,183,443.05/62,217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,799.41

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