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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,965.24, 84,149.74 and 35,477.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,965.24, 84,149.74 and 35,477.56 is: 48,969.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,965.24 : 84,149.74 = 35,477.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,965.24/84,149.74 = 35,477.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,965.24x = 84,149.74 × 35,477.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,965.24x = 2,985,427,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,427,449.83/60,965.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,969.34

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