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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,413.65, 91,972.85 and 35,038.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,413.65, 91,972.85 and 35,038.43 is: 52,473.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,413.65 : 91,972.85 = 35,038.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,413.65/91,972.85 = 35,038.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,413.65x = 91,972.85 × 35,038.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,413.65x = 3,222,584,584.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,584,584.15/61,413.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,473.42

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