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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,270.92, 85,936.92 and 35,055.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,270.92, 85,936.92 and 35,055.46 is: 48,378.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,270.92 : 85,936.92 = 35,055.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,270.92/85,936.92 = 35,055.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,270.92x = 85,936.92 × 35,055.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,270.92x = 3,012,558,261.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,558,261.58/62,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,378.25

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