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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,993.34, 84,154.81 and 35,145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,993.34, 84,154.81 and 35,145.53 is: 48,491.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,993.34 : 84,154.81 = 35,145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,993.34/84,154.81 = 35,145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,993.34x = 84,154.81 × 35,145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,993.34x = 2,957,665,399.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,665,399.50/60,993.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,491.61

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