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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,852.89, 85,356.99 and 34,994.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,852.89, 85,356.99 and 34,994.82 is: 48,292.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,852.89 : 85,356.99 = 34,994.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,852.89/85,356.99 = 34,994.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,852.89x = 85,356.99 × 34,994.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,852.89x = 2,987,052,500.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,052,500.79/61,852.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,292.85

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