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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,544.08, 84,951.96 and 36,058.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,544.08, 84,951.96 and 36,058.48 is: 49,773.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,544.08 : 84,951.96 = 36,058.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,544.08/84,951.96 = 36,058.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,544.08x = 84,951.96 × 36,058.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,544.08x = 3,063,238,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,238,550.62/61,544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,773.08

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