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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,151.20, 91,726.80 and 24,215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,151.20, 91,726.80 and 24,215.20 is: 36,322.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,151.20 : 91,726.80 = 24,215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,151.20/91,726.80 = 24,215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,151.20x = 91,726.80 × 24,215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,151.20x = 2,221,182,807.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,182,807.36/61,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,322.80

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