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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,991.65, 103,425.96 and 24,611.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,991.65, 103,425.96 and 24,611.95 is: 36,895.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,991.65 : 103,425.96 = 24,611.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,991.65/103,425.96 = 24,611.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,991.65x = 103,425.96 × 24,611.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,991.65x = 2,545,514,777.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,514,777.80/68,991.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,895.98

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