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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,902.44, 115,352.93 and 24,311.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,902.44, 115,352.93 and 24,311.93 is: 36,467.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,902.44 : 115,352.93 = 24,311.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,902.44/115,352.93 = 24,311.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,902.44x = 115,352.93 × 24,311.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,902.44x = 2,804,451,843.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,451,843.47/76,902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,467.66

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