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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,316.67, 85,998.90 and 35,463.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,316.67, 85,998.90 and 35,463.05 is: 48,940.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,316.67 : 85,998.90 = 35,463.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,316.67/85,998.90 = 35,463.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,316.67x = 85,998.90 × 35,463.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,316.67x = 3,049,782,860.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,782,860.65/62,316.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,940.08

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