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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,968.28, 84,143.94 and 37,093.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,968.28, 84,143.94 and 37,093.52 is: 51,193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,968.28 : 84,143.94 = 37,093.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,968.28/84,143.94 = 37,093.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,968.28x = 84,143.94 × 37,093.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,968.28x = 3,121,194,921.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,194,921.27/60,968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,193.75

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