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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,351.52, 92,029.34 and 16,974.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,351.52, 92,029.34 and 16,974.56 is: 25,462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,351.52 : 92,029.34 = 16,974.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,351.52/92,029.34 = 16,974.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,351.52x = 92,029.34 × 16,974.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,351.52x = 1,562,157,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,157,553.59/61,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,462.41

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