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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,140.88, 91,719.48 and 24,196.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,140.88, 91,719.48 and 24,196.24 is: 36,297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,140.88 : 91,719.48 = 24,196.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,140.88/91,719.48 = 24,196.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,140.88x = 91,719.48 × 24,196.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,140.88x = 2,219,266,550.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,266,550.76/61,140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,297.59

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