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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,471.59, 84,828.52 and 34,247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,471.59, 84,828.52 and 34,247.04 is: 47,259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,471.59 : 84,828.52 = 34,247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,471.59/84,828.52 = 34,247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,471.59x = 84,828.52 × 34,247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,471.59x = 2,905,125,249.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,125,249.64/61,471.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,259.64

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