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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,746.41, 92,617.74 and 24,279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,746.41, 92,617.74 and 24,279.45 is: 36,418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,746.41 : 92,617.74 = 24,279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,746.41/92,617.74 = 24,279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,746.41x = 92,617.74 × 24,279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,746.41x = 2,248,707,787.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,707,787.44/61,746.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,418.44

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