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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,915.92, 92,873.88 and 24,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,915.92, 92,873.88 and 24,954 is: 37,431

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,915.92 : 92,873.88 = 24,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,915.92/92,873.88 = 24,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,915.92x = 92,873.88 × 24,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,915.92x = 2,317,574,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,574,801.52/61,915.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,431

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