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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,415.28, 92,119.68 and 30,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,415.28, 92,119.68 and 30,240 is: 45,358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,415.28 : 92,119.68 = 30,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,415.28/92,119.68 = 30,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,415.28x = 92,119.68 × 30,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,415.28x = 2,785,699,123.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,699,123.20/61,415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,358.40

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