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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,060.28, 84,270.66 and 37,190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,060.28, 84,270.66 and 37,190.42 is: 51,327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,060.28 : 84,270.66 = 37,190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,060.28/84,270.66 = 37,190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,060.28x = 84,270.66 × 37,190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,060.28x = 3,134,061,239.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,061,239.08/61,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,327.33

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