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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,275.05, 91,918.96 and 16,901.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,275.05, 91,918.96 and 16,901.81 is: 25,354.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,275.05 : 91,918.96 = 16,901.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,275.05/91,918.96 = 16,901.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,275.05x = 91,918.96 × 16,901.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,275.05x = 1,553,596,797.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,596,797.32/61,275.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,354.48

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