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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,262.65, 85,918.96 and 35,411.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,262.65, 85,918.96 and 35,411.69 is: 48,866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,262.65 : 85,918.96 = 35,411.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,262.65/85,918.96 = 35,411.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,262.65x = 85,918.96 × 35,411.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,262.65x = 3,042,535,835.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,535,835.70/62,262.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,866.15

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