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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,326.21, 84,663.68 and 37,131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,326.21, 84,663.68 and 37,131.31 is: 51,261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,326.21 : 84,663.68 = 37,131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,326.21/84,663.68 = 37,131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,326.21x = 84,663.68 × 37,131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,326.21x = 3,143,673,347.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,673,347.82/61,326.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,261.50

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