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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,968.14, 85,509.08 and 35,104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,968.14, 85,509.08 and 35,104.90 is: 48,440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,968.14 : 85,509.08 = 35,104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,968.14/85,509.08 = 35,104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,968.14x = 85,509.08 × 35,104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,968.14x = 3,001,787,702.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,787,702.49/61,968.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,440.82

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