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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,297.20, 85,962.09 and 35,069.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,297.20, 85,962.09 and 35,069.84 is: 48,391.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,297.20 : 85,962.09 = 35,069.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,297.20/85,962.09 = 35,069.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,297.20x = 85,962.09 × 35,069.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,297.20x = 3,014,676,742.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,676,742.37/62,297.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,391.85

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