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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,150.63, 84,388.72 and 36,948.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,150.63, 84,388.72 and 36,948.24 is: 50,989.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,150.63 : 84,388.72 = 36,948.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,150.63/84,388.72 = 36,948.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,150.63x = 84,388.72 × 36,948.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,150.63x = 3,118,014,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,014,679.85/61,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,989.09

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