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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,747.58, 85,214.97 and 34,891.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,747.58, 85,214.97 and 34,891.22 is: 48,151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,747.58 : 85,214.97 = 34,891.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,747.58/85,214.97 = 34,891.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,747.58x = 85,214.97 × 34,891.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,747.58x = 2,973,254,265.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,254,265.56/61,747.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,151.75

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