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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,872.20, 92,826.84 and 24,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,872.20, 92,826.84 and 24,437.60 is: 36,663.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,872.20 : 92,826.84 = 24,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,872.20/92,826.84 = 24,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,872.20x = 92,826.84 × 24,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,872.20x = 2,268,465,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,465,185.18/61,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,663.72

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