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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,970.56, 84,143.88 and 34,115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,970.56, 84,143.88 and 34,115.76 is: 47,082.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,970.56 : 84,143.88 = 34,115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,970.56/84,143.88 = 34,115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,970.56x = 84,143.88 × 34,115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,970.56x = 2,870,632,415.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,632,415.55/60,970.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,082.27

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