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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,232.64, 91,630.08 and 47,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,232.64, 91,630.08 and 47,994 is: 71,819.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,232.64 : 91,630.08 = 47,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,232.64/91,630.08 = 47,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,232.64x = 91,630.08 × 47,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,232.64x = 4,397,694,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397,694,059.52/61,232.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,819.44

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