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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,311.99, 84,607.82 and 35,820.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,311.99, 84,607.82 and 35,820.72 is: 49,431.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,311.99 : 84,607.82 = 35,820.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,311.99/84,607.82 = 35,820.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,311.99x = 84,607.82 × 35,820.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,311.99x = 3,030,712,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,712,850.93/61,311.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,431.00

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