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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,254.08, 84,538.46 and 37,375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,254.08, 84,538.46 and 37,375.68 is: 51,583.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,254.08 : 84,538.46 = 37,375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,254.08/84,538.46 = 37,375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,254.08x = 84,538.46 × 37,375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,254.08x = 3,159,682,428.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159,682,428.65/61,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,583.22

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