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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,483, 92,226.12 and 24,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,483, 92,226.12 and 24,547 is: 36,821.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,483 : 92,226.12 = 24,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,483/92,226.12 = 24,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,483x = 92,226.12 × 24,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,483x = 2,263,874,567.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,874,567.64/61,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,821.15

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