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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,995.80, 92,997.30 and 17,625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,995.80, 92,997.30 and 17,625.80 is: 26,439.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,995.80 : 92,997.30 = 17,625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,995.80/92,997.30 = 17,625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,995.80x = 92,997.30 × 17,625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,995.80x = 1,639,151,810.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,151,810.34/61,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,439.72

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