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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,166.88, 84,427.76 and 36,030.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,166.88, 84,427.76 and 36,030.88 is: 49,732.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,166.88 : 84,427.76 = 36,030.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,166.88/84,427.76 = 36,030.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,166.88x = 84,427.76 × 36,030.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,166.88x = 3,042,006,489.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,006,489.23/61,166.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,732.90

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