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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,009.62, 90,010.76 and 24,949.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,009.62, 90,010.76 and 24,949.58 is: 37,422.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,009.62 : 90,010.76 = 24,949.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,009.62/90,010.76 = 24,949.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,009.62x = 90,010.76 × 24,949.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,009.62x = 2,245,730,082.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,730,082.68/60,009.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,422.84

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