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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,072.08, 84,264.12 and 35,916.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,072.08, 84,264.12 and 35,916.72 is: 49,556.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,072.08 : 84,264.12 = 35,916.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,072.08/84,264.12 = 35,916.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,072.08x = 84,264.12 × 35,916.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,072.08x = 3,026,490,804.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,490,804.09/61,072.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,556.05

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