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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,958.26, 84,139.30 and 35,469.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,958.26, 84,139.30 and 35,469.54 is: 48,957.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,958.26 : 84,139.30 = 35,469.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,958.26/84,139.30 = 35,469.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,958.26x = 84,139.30 × 35,469.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,958.26x = 2,984,382,266.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,382,266.92/60,958.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,957.80

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