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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,399.80, 92,148.30 and 23,977.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,399.80, 92,148.30 and 23,977.80 is: 35,985.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,399.80 : 92,148.30 = 23,977.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,399.80/92,148.30 = 23,977.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,399.80x = 92,148.30 × 23,977.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,399.80x = 2,209,513,507.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,513,507.74/61,399.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,985.68

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