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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,749.59, 85,228.43 and 34,907.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,749.59, 85,228.43 and 34,907.67 is: 48,180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,749.59 : 85,228.43 = 34,907.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,749.59/85,228.43 = 34,907.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,749.59x = 85,228.43 × 34,907.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,749.59x = 2,975,125,734.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,125,734.52/61,749.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,180.50

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