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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,341.12, 92,007.24 and 16,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,341.12, 92,007.24 and 16,359 is: 24,537.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,341.12 : 92,007.24 = 16,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,341.12/92,007.24 = 16,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,341.12x = 92,007.24 × 16,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,341.12x = 1,505,146,439.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,146,439.16/61,341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,537.32

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