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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,321.55, 91,995.59 and 18,623.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,321.55, 91,995.59 and 18,623.48 is: 27,939.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,321.55 : 91,995.59 = 18,623.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,321.55/91,995.59 = 18,623.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,321.55x = 91,995.59 × 18,623.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,321.55x = 1,713,277,617.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,277,617.03/61,321.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,939.24

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