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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,152.78, 84,390.72 and 35,660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,152.78, 84,390.72 and 35,660.16 is: 49,210.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,152.78 : 84,390.72 = 35,660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,152.78/84,390.72 = 35,660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,152.78x = 84,390.72 × 35,660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,152.78x = 3,009,386,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,386,577.72/61,152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,210.95

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