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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,330.94, 86,005.28 and 35,102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,330.94, 86,005.28 and 35,102.79 is: 48,435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,330.94 : 86,005.28 = 35,102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,330.94/86,005.28 = 35,102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,330.94x = 86,005.28 × 35,102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,330.94x = 3,019,025,370.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,025,370.49/62,330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,435.42

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