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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,996.66, 84,156.21 and 34,134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,996.66, 84,156.21 and 34,134.90 is: 47,095.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,996.66 : 84,156.21 = 34,134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,996.66/84,156.21 = 34,134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,996.66x = 84,156.21 × 34,134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,996.66x = 2,872,663,812.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,663,812.73/60,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,095.43

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