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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,273.59, 91,922.67 and 27,984.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,273.59, 91,922.67 and 27,984.70 is: 41,982.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,273.59 : 91,922.67 = 27,984.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,273.59/91,922.67 = 27,984.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,273.59x = 91,922.67 × 27,984.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,273.59x = 2,572,428,343.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,428,343.15/61,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,982.66

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