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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,147.72, 84,395.96 and 39,664.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,147.72, 84,395.96 and 39,664.09 is: 54,744.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,147.72 : 84,395.96 = 39,664.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,147.72/84,395.96 = 39,664.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,147.72x = 84,395.96 × 39,664.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,147.72x = 3,347,488,953.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,347,488,953.08/61,147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,744.30

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