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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,895.31, 84,036.02 and 34,038.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,895.31, 84,036.02 and 34,038.95 is: 46,974.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,895.31 : 84,036.02 = 34,038.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,895.31/84,036.02 = 34,038.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,895.31x = 84,036.02 × 34,038.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,895.31x = 2,860,497,292.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860,497,292.60/60,895.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,974.02

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