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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,512.73, 86,267.61 and 35,654.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,512.73, 86,267.61 and 35,654.54 is: 49,203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,512.73 : 86,267.61 = 35,654.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,512.73/86,267.61 = 35,654.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,512.73x = 86,267.61 × 35,654.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,512.73x = 3,075,831,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,831,520.11/62,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,203.29

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