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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,860.92, 92,791.31 and 15,113.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,860.92, 92,791.31 and 15,113.79 is: 22,670.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,860.92 : 92,791.31 = 15,113.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,860.92/92,791.31 = 15,113.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,860.92x = 92,791.31 × 15,113.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,860.92x = 1,402,428,297.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,428,297.60/61,860.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,670.67

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