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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,874.61, 84,005.40 and 34,017.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,874.61, 84,005.40 and 34,017.34 is: 46,943.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,874.61 : 84,005.40 = 34,017.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,874.61/84,005.40 = 34,017.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,874.61x = 84,005.40 × 34,017.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,874.61x = 2,857,640,253.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,857,640,253.64/60,874.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,943.06

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