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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,274.67, 84,557.61 and 34,049.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,274.67, 84,557.61 and 34,049.25 is: 46,987.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,274.67 : 84,557.61 = 34,049.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,274.67/84,557.61 = 34,049.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,274.67x = 84,557.61 × 34,049.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,274.67x = 2,879,123,202.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,123,202.29/61,274.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,987.17

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