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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,994.67, 115,496.16 and 24,408.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,994.67, 115,496.16 and 24,408.27 is: 36,613.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,994.67 : 115,496.16 = 24,408.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,994.67/115,496.16 = 24,408.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,994.67x = 115,496.16 × 24,408.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,994.67x = 2,819,061,457.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,061,457.24/76,994.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,613.72

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