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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,571.88, 92,320.80 and 24,087.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,571.88, 92,320.80 and 24,087.24 is: 36,116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,571.88 : 92,320.80 = 24,087.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,571.88/92,320.80 = 24,087.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,571.88x = 92,320.80 × 24,087.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,571.88x = 2,223,753,266.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,753,266.59/61,571.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,116.38

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