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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,041.96, 84,244.86 and 37,182.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,041.96, 84,244.86 and 37,182.60 is: 51,316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,041.96 : 84,244.86 = 37,182.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,041.96/84,244.86 = 37,182.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,041.96x = 84,244.86 × 37,182.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,041.96x = 3,132,442,931.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,442,931.44/61,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,316.22

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