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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,527.13, 86,295.66 and 35,663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,527.13, 86,295.66 and 35,663.48 is: 49,220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,527.13 : 86,295.66 = 35,663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,527.13/86,295.66 = 35,663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,527.13x = 86,295.66 × 35,663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,527.13x = 3,077,603,760.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,603,760.24/62,527.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,220.29

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