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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,285.20, 91,927.80 and 24,349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,285.20, 91,927.80 and 24,349.20 is: 36,523.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,285.20 : 91,927.80 = 24,349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,285.20/91,927.80 = 24,349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,285.20x = 91,927.80 × 24,349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,285.20x = 2,238,368,387.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,368,387.76/61,285.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,523.80

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