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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,612.52, 92,434.98 and 24,174.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,612.52, 92,434.98 and 24,174.86 is: 36,268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,612.52 : 92,434.98 = 24,174.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,612.52/92,434.98 = 24,174.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,612.52x = 92,434.98 × 24,174.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,612.52x = 2,234,602,700.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,602,700.60/61,612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,268.65

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