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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,009.36, 89,965.56 and 24,975.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,009.36, 89,965.56 and 24,975.36 is: 37,442.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,009.36 : 89,965.56 = 24,975.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,009.36/89,965.56 = 24,975.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,009.36x = 89,965.56 × 24,975.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,009.36x = 2,246,922,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,922,248.60/60,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,442.86

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