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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,326.59, 84,623.11 and 35,489.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,326.59, 84,623.11 and 35,489.57 is: 48,971.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,326.59 : 84,623.11 = 35,489.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,326.59/84,623.11 = 35,489.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,326.59x = 84,623.11 × 35,489.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,326.59x = 3,003,237,274.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,237,274.12/61,326.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,971.21

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