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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,569.62, 86,347.74 and 35,343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,569.62, 86,347.74 and 35,343.54 is: 48,775.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,569.62 : 86,347.74 = 35,343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,569.62/86,347.74 = 35,343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,569.62x = 86,347.74 × 35,343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,569.62x = 3,051,834,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051,834,802.60/62,569.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,775.03

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