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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,222.13, 85,870.68 and 35,364.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,222.13, 85,870.68 and 35,364.69 is: 48,805.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,222.13 : 85,870.68 = 35,364.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,222.13/85,870.68 = 35,364.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,222.13x = 85,870.68 × 35,364.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,222.13x = 3,036,789,978.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,789,978.29/62,222.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,805.63

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