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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,741.44, 83,809.64 and 35,252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,741.44, 83,809.64 and 35,252.08 is: 48,640.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,741.44 : 83,809.64 = 35,252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,741.44/83,809.64 = 35,252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,741.44x = 83,809.64 × 35,252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,741.44x = 2,954,464,134.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,464,134.05/60,741.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,640.01

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