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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,996.61, 115,499.05 and 24,410.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,996.61, 115,499.05 and 24,410.19 is: 36,616.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,996.61 : 115,499.05 = 24,410.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,996.61/115,499.05 = 24,410.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,996.61x = 115,499.05 × 24,410.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,996.61x = 2,819,353,755.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,353,755.32/76,996.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,616.60

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