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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,332.44, 86,007.35 and 35,104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,332.44, 86,007.35 and 35,104.29 is: 48,437.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,332.44 : 86,007.35 = 35,104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,332.44/86,007.35 = 35,104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,332.44x = 86,007.35 × 35,104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,332.44x = 3,019,226,781.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,226,781.01/62,332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,437.49

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