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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,314.79, 84,614.97 and 37,116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,314.79, 84,614.97 and 37,116.31 is: 51,220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,314.79 : 84,614.97 = 37,116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,314.79/84,614.97 = 37,116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,314.79x = 84,614.97 × 37,116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,314.79x = 3,140,595,457.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,595,457.16/61,314.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,220.85

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