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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,469.70, 84,807.18 and 37,278.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,469.70, 84,807.18 and 37,278.06 is: 51,430.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,469.70 : 84,807.18 = 37,278.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,469.70/84,807.18 = 37,278.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,469.70x = 84,807.18 × 37,278.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,469.70x = 3,161,447,144.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,447,144.47/61,469.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,430.98

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