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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,625.80, 92,438.70 and 20,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,625.80, 92,438.70 and 20,072.80 is: 30,109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,625.80 : 92,438.70 = 20,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,625.80/92,438.70 = 20,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,625.80x = 92,438.70 × 20,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,625.80x = 1,855,503,537.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,503,537.36/61,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,109.20

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