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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,364.76, 91,971.81 and 31,765.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,364.76, 91,971.81 and 31,765.74 is: 47,609.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,364.76 : 91,971.81 = 31,765.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,364.76/91,971.81 = 31,765.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,364.76x = 91,971.81 × 31,765.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,364.76x = 2,921,552,603.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,552,603.79/61,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,609.62

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