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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,999.44, 94,440.80 and 35,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,999.44, 94,440.80 and 35,278 is: 52,884.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,999.44 : 94,440.80 = 35,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,999.44/94,440.80 = 35,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,999.44x = 94,440.80 × 35,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,999.44x = 3,331,682,542.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,682,542.40/62,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,884.32

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