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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,534.80, 92,237.40 and 24,080.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,534.80, 92,237.40 and 24,080.40 is: 36,095.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,534.80 : 92,237.40 = 24,080.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,534.80/92,237.40 = 24,080.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,534.80x = 92,237.40 × 24,080.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,534.80x = 2,221,113,486.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,113,486.96/61,534.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,095.24

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