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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,009, 89,952.06 and 24,969

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,009, 89,952.06 and 24,969 is: 37,427.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,009 : 89,952.06 = 24,969 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,009/89,952.06 = 24,969/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,009x = 89,952.06 × 24,969
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,009x = 2,246,012,986.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,012,986.14/60,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,427.94

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