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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,266.18, 102,383.91 and 24,490.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,266.18, 102,383.91 and 24,490.18 is: 36,729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,266.18 : 102,383.91 = 24,490.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,266.18/102,383.91 = 24,490.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,266.18x = 102,383.91 × 24,490.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,266.18x = 2,507,400,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,400,385.00/68,266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,729.76

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