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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,446.78, 84,808.71 and 35,955.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,446.78, 84,808.71 and 35,955.90 is: 49,626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,446.78 : 84,808.71 = 35,955.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,446.78/84,808.71 = 35,955.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,446.78x = 84,808.71 × 35,955.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,446.78x = 3,049,373,495.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,373,495.89/61,446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,626.25

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