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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,996.74, 84,175.49 and 34,139.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,996.74, 84,175.49 and 34,139.25 is: 47,112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,996.74 : 84,175.49 = 34,139.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,996.74/84,175.49 = 34,139.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,996.74x = 84,175.49 × 34,139.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,996.74x = 2,873,687,897.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,687,897.58/60,996.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,112.16

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