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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,263.74, 91,735.22 and 40,137.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,263.74, 91,735.22 and 40,137.32 is: 60,100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,263.74 : 91,735.22 = 40,137.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,263.74/91,735.22 = 40,137.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,263.74x = 91,735.22 × 40,137.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,263.74x = 3,682,005,522.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682,005,522.08/61,263.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,100.90

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