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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,099.28, 84,316.64 and 37,220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,099.28, 84,316.64 and 37,220.88 is: 51,364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,099.28 : 84,316.64 = 37,220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,099.28/84,316.64 = 37,220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,099.28x = 84,316.64 × 37,220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,099.28x = 3,138,339,539.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,339,539.44/61,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,364.59

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