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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,270.52, 91,931.91 and 34,620.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,270.52, 91,931.91 and 34,620.17 is: 51,945.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,270.52 : 91,931.91 = 34,620.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,270.52/91,931.91 = 34,620.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,270.52x = 91,931.91 × 34,620.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,270.52x = 3,182,698,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,182,698,179.52/61,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,945.02

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