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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,966.74, 85,507.20 and 35,108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,966.74, 85,507.20 and 35,108.76 is: 48,446.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,966.74 : 85,507.20 = 35,108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,966.74/85,507.20 = 35,108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,966.74x = 85,507.20 × 35,108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,966.74x = 3,002,051,763.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,051,763.07/61,966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,446.18

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