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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,333.52, 84,624.96 and 37,451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,333.52, 84,624.96 and 37,451.36 is: 51,673.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,333.52 : 84,624.96 = 37,451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,333.52/84,624.96 = 37,451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,333.52x = 84,624.96 × 37,451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,333.52x = 3,169,319,841.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,319,841.95/61,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,673.54

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