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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,439.93, 86,169.80 and 35,225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,439.93, 86,169.80 and 35,225.13 is: 48,612.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,439.93 : 86,169.80 = 35,225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,439.93/86,169.80 = 35,225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,439.93x = 86,169.80 × 35,225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,439.93x = 3,035,342,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,342,230.95/62,439.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,612.20

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