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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,449.52, 84,806.72 and 37,592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,449.52, 84,806.72 and 37,592.08 is: 51,880.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,449.52 : 84,806.72 = 37,592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,449.52/84,806.72 = 37,592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,449.52x = 84,806.72 × 37,592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,449.52x = 3,188,061,002.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,061,002.78/61,449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,880.97

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