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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,880.67, 84,017.12 and 34,023.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,880.67, 84,017.12 and 34,023.25 is: 46,953.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,880.67 : 84,017.12 = 34,023.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,880.67/84,017.12 = 34,023.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,880.67x = 84,017.12 × 34,023.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,880.67x = 2,858,535,057.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,535,057.95/60,880.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,953.09

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