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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,265.66, 85,923.09 and 35,414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,265.66, 85,923.09 and 35,414.70 is: 48,870.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,265.66 : 85,923.09 = 35,414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,265.66/85,923.09 = 35,414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,265.66x = 85,923.09 × 35,414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,265.66x = 3,042,940,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,940,455.42/62,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,870.28

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