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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,830.15, 85,298.50 and 36,325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,830.15, 85,298.50 and 36,325 is: 50,112.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,830.15 : 85,298.50 = 36,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,830.15/85,298.50 = 36,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,830.15x = 85,298.50 × 36,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,830.15x = 3,098,468,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,468,012.50/61,830.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,112.57

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