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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,995.61, 115,497.55 and 24,409.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,995.61, 115,497.55 and 24,409.19 is: 36,615.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,995.61 : 115,497.55 = 24,409.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,995.61/115,497.55 = 24,409.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,995.61x = 115,497.55 × 24,409.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,995.61x = 2,819,201,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,201,961.74/76,995.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,615.10

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