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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,869.99, 85,376.52 and 35,015.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,869.99, 85,376.52 and 35,015.25 is: 48,318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,869.99 : 85,376.52 = 35,015.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,869.99/85,376.52 = 35,015.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,869.99x = 85,376.52 × 35,015.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,869.99x = 2,989,480,191.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,480,191.93/61,869.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,318.74

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