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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,297.70, 85,962.78 and 35,070.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,297.70, 85,962.78 and 35,070.34 is: 48,392.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,297.70 : 85,962.78 = 35,070.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,297.70/85,962.78 = 35,070.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,297.70x = 85,962.78 × 35,070.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,297.70x = 3,014,744,224.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,744,224.53/62,297.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,392.55

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