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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,739.16, 85,194.99 and 34,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,739.16, 85,194.99 and 34,884 is: 48,137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,739.16 : 85,194.99 = 34,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,739.16/85,194.99 = 34,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,739.16x = 85,194.99 × 34,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,739.16x = 2,971,942,031.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,942,031.16/61,739.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,137.07

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