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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40,121.82, 60,094.98 and 34,721.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40,121.82, 60,094.98 and 34,721.28 is: 52,005.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40,121.82 : 60,094.98 = 34,721.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40,121.82/60,094.98 = 34,721.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40,121.82x = 60,094.98 × 34,721.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40,121.82x = 2,086,574,627.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,086,574,627.17/40,121.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,005.98

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