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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,253.96, 85,907.04 and 35,392.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,253.96, 85,907.04 and 35,392.68 is: 48,839.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,253.96 : 85,907.04 = 35,392.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,253.96/85,907.04 = 35,392.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,253.96x = 85,907.04 × 35,392.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,253.96x = 3,040,480,376.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,480,376.47/62,253.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,839.95

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