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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,282.11, 85,954.06 and 35,423.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,282.11, 85,954.06 and 35,423.01 is: 48,886.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,282.11 : 85,954.06 = 35,423.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,282.11/85,954.06 = 35,423.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,282.11x = 85,954.06 × 35,423.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,282.11x = 3,044,751,526.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,751,526.92/62,282.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,886.46

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