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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,881.15, 84,015.74 and 34,023.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,881.15, 84,015.74 and 34,023.65 is: 46,952.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,881.15 : 84,015.74 = 34,023.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,881.15/84,015.74 = 34,023.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,881.15x = 84,015.74 × 34,023.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,881.15x = 2,858,522,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,858,522,132.25/60,881.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,952.50

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