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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,048.61, 84,331.97 and 46,056.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,048.61, 84,331.97 and 46,056.72 is: 63,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,048.61 : 84,331.97 = 46,056.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,048.61/84,331.97 = 46,056.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,048.61x = 84,331.97 × 46,056.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,048.61x = 3,884,053,699.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,053,699.05/61,048.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,622.32

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