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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,564.82, 84,955.79 and 35,721.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,564.82, 84,955.79 and 35,721.37 is: 49,293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,564.82 : 84,955.79 = 35,721.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,564.82/84,955.79 = 35,721.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,564.82x = 84,955.79 × 35,721.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,564.82x = 3,034,737,202.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,737,202.80/61,564.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,293.37

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