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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,984, 106,237.92 and 41,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,984, 106,237.92 and 41,656 is: 57,485.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,984 : 106,237.92 = 41,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,984/106,237.92 = 41,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,984x = 106,237.92 × 41,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,984x = 4,425,446,795.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,446,795.52/76,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,485.28

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