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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,004.59, 90,006.56 and 24,465.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,004.59, 90,006.56 and 24,465.77 is: 36,698.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,004.59 : 90,006.56 = 24,465.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,004.59/90,006.56 = 24,465.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,004.59x = 90,006.56 × 24,465.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,004.59x = 2,202,079,778.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,079,778.93/60,004.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,698.52

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