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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,112.78, 91,457.76 and 42,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,112.78, 91,457.76 and 42,266.30 is: 63,253.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,112.78 : 91,457.76 = 42,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,112.78/91,457.76 = 42,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,112.78x = 91,457.76 × 42,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,112.78x = 3,865,581,121.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,581,121.49/61,112.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,253.24

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