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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,955.92, 84,136.08 and 35,467.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,955.92, 84,136.08 and 35,467.21 is: 48,954.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,955.92 : 84,136.08 = 35,467.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,955.92/84,136.08 = 35,467.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,955.92x = 84,136.08 × 35,467.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,955.92x = 2,984,071,840.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,071,840.60/60,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,954.59

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