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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,666.55, 86,473.84 and 24,369.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,666.55, 86,473.84 and 24,369.47 is: 36,543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,666.55 : 86,473.84 = 24,369.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,666.55/86,473.84 = 24,369.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,666.55x = 86,473.84 × 24,369.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,666.55x = 2,107,321,649.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107,321,649.66/57,666.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,543.22

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