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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,751.55, 86,633 and 24,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,751.55, 86,633 and 24,010.60 is: 36,018.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,751.55 : 86,633 = 24,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,751.55/86,633 = 24,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,751.55x = 86,633 × 24,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,751.55x = 2,080,110,309.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,110,309.80/57,751.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,018.26

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