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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,021.77, 90,007.74 and 22,562.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,021.77, 90,007.74 and 22,562.51 is: 33,834.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,021.77 : 90,007.74 = 22,562.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,021.77/90,007.74 = 22,562.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,021.77x = 90,007.74 × 22,562.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,021.77x = 2,030,800,083.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,800,083.79/60,021.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,834.39

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