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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,974.62, 84,148.24 and 34,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,974.62, 84,148.24 and 34,115.52 is: 47,081.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,974.62 : 84,148.24 = 34,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,974.62/84,148.24 = 34,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,974.62x = 84,148.24 × 34,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,974.62x = 2,870,760,964.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,760,964.68/60,974.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,081.24

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