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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,420.89, 92,073 and 24,004.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,420.89, 92,073 and 24,004.98 is: 35,984.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,420.89 : 92,073 = 24,004.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,420.89/92,073 = 24,004.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,420.89x = 92,073 × 24,004.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,420.89x = 2,210,210,523.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,210,523.54/61,420.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,984.67

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