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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,063.99, 91,476.73 and 42,085.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,063.99, 91,476.73 and 42,085.24 is: 63,045.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,063.99 : 91,476.73 = 42,085.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,063.99/91,476.73 = 42,085.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,063.99x = 91,476.73 × 42,085.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,063.99x = 3,849,820,136.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,849,820,136.47/61,063.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,045.67

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