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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,926.99, 92,826.82 and 24,471.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,926.99, 92,826.82 and 24,471.78 is: 36,682.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,926.99 : 92,826.82 = 24,471.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,926.99/92,826.82 = 24,471.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,926.99x = 92,826.82 × 24,471.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,926.99x = 2,271,637,517.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,637,517.14/61,926.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,682.51

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