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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,148.39, 91,722.72 and 16,775.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,148.39, 91,722.72 and 16,775.78 is: 25,163.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,148.39 : 91,722.72 = 16,775.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,148.39/91,722.72 = 16,775.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,148.39x = 91,722.72 × 16,775.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,148.39x = 1,538,720,171.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,720,171.72/61,148.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,163.71

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