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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,990.46, 115,468.27 and 24,371.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,990.46, 115,468.27 and 24,371.24 is: 36,551.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,990.46 : 115,468.27 = 24,371.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,990.46/115,468.27 = 24,371.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,990.46x = 115,468.27 × 24,371.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,990.46x = 2,814,104,282.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,104,282.29/76,990.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,551.34

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