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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,078.59, 91,586.93 and 21,630.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,078.59, 91,586.93 and 21,630.15 is: 32,434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,078.59 : 91,586.93 = 21,630.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,078.59/91,586.93 = 21,630.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,078.59x = 91,586.93 × 21,630.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,078.59x = 1,981,038,925.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,038,925.79/61,078.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,434.26

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