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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,279.31, 84,564.81 and 34,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,279.31, 84,564.81 and 34,055.25 is: 46,995.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,279.31 : 84,564.81 = 34,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,279.31/84,564.81 = 34,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,279.31x = 84,564.81 × 34,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,279.31x = 2,879,875,745.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,875,745.75/61,279.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,995.89

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