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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,365.84, 91,971.80 and 26,264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,365.84, 91,971.80 and 26,264.24 is: 39,363.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,365.84 : 91,971.80 = 26,264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,365.84/91,971.80 = 26,264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,365.84x = 91,971.80 × 26,264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,365.84x = 2,415,569,428.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,569,428.43/61,365.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,363.42

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