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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,591.23, 114,886.91 and 24,004.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,591.23, 114,886.91 and 24,004.81 is: 36,007.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,591.23 : 114,886.91 = 24,004.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,591.23/114,886.91 = 24,004.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,591.23x = 114,886.91 × 24,004.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,591.23x = 2,757,838,446.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757,838,446.04/76,591.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,007.24

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