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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,072.26, 84,225.87 and 44,071.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,072.26, 84,225.87 and 44,071.98 is: 60,780.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,072.26 : 84,225.87 = 44,071.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,072.26/84,225.87 = 44,071.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,072.26x = 84,225.87 × 44,071.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,072.26x = 3,712,000,858.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,000,858.12/61,072.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,780.47

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