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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,347.41, 86,036.94 and 35,122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,347.41, 86,036.94 and 35,122.86 is: 48,468.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,347.41 : 86,036.94 = 35,122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,347.41/86,036.94 = 35,122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,347.41x = 86,036.94 × 35,122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,347.41x = 3,021,863,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,863,398.45/62,347.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,468.15

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