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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,023.52, 90,007.92 and 24,942.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,023.52, 90,007.92 and 24,942.24 is: 37,401.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,023.52 : 90,007.92 = 24,942.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,023.52/90,007.92 = 24,942.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,023.52x = 90,007.92 × 24,942.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,023.52x = 2,244,999,142.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,244,999,142.54/60,023.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,401.99

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