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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,999.29, 84,159.83 and 34,137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,999.29, 84,159.83 and 34,137.53 is: 47,099.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,999.29 : 84,159.83 = 34,137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,999.29/84,159.83 = 34,137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,999.29x = 84,159.83 × 34,137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,999.29x = 2,873,008,129.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,008,129.93/60,999.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,099.05

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