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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,449.76, 86,182.14 and 35,594.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,449.76, 86,182.14 and 35,594.76 is: 49,121.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,449.76 : 86,182.14 = 35,594.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,449.76/86,182.14 = 35,594.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,449.76x = 86,182.14 × 35,594.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,449.76x = 3,067,632,589.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,632,589.59/62,449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,121.61

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