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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,469.80, 92,204.70 and 53,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,469.80, 92,204.70 and 53,159.20 is: 79,738.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,469.80 : 92,204.70 = 53,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,469.80/92,204.70 = 53,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,469.80x = 92,204.70 × 53,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,469.80x = 4,901,528,088.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,901,528,088.24/61,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79,738.80

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