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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,524.49, 92,152.70 and 40,440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,524.49, 92,152.70 and 40,440.73 is: 60,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,524.49 : 92,152.70 = 40,440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,524.49/92,152.70 = 40,440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,524.49x = 92,152.70 × 40,440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,524.49x = 3,726,722,257.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,722,257.27/61,524.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,572.99

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