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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,679.60, 115,019.40 and 24,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,679.60, 115,019.40 and 24,094.40 is: 36,141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,679.60 : 115,019.40 = 24,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,679.60/115,019.40 = 24,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,679.60x = 115,019.40 × 24,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,679.60x = 2,771,323,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,323,431.36/76,679.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,141.60

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