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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,131.58, 91,697.37 and 40,350.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,131.58, 91,697.37 and 40,350.22 is: 60,525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,131.58 : 91,697.37 = 40,350.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,131.58/91,697.37 = 40,350.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,131.58x = 91,697.37 × 40,350.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,131.58x = 3,700,009,052.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,009,052.92/61,131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,525.33

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