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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,349.30, 86,020.70 and 35,485.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,349.30, 86,020.70 and 35,485.09 is: 48,957.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,349.30 : 86,020.70 = 35,485.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,349.30/86,020.70 = 35,485.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,349.30x = 86,020.70 × 35,485.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,349.30x = 3,052,451,888.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,451,888.89/62,349.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,957.28

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