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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,006.78, 90,049.95 and 24,946.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,006.78, 90,049.95 and 24,946.38 is: 37,436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,006.78 : 90,049.95 = 24,946.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,006.78/90,049.95 = 24,946.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,006.78x = 90,049.95 × 24,946.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,006.78x = 2,246,420,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,420,271.68/60,006.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,436.11

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