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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,991.50, 84,171.98 and 34,133.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,991.50, 84,171.98 and 34,133.46 is: 47,106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,991.50 : 84,171.98 = 34,133.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,991.50/84,171.98 = 34,133.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,991.50x = 84,171.98 × 34,133.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,991.50x = 2,873,080,912.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,080,912.45/60,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,106.25

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