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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,033.44, 90,001.40 and 24,999.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,033.44, 90,001.40 and 24,999.28 is: 37,478.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,033.44 : 90,001.40 = 24,999.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,033.44/90,001.40 = 24,999.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,033.44x = 90,001.40 × 24,999.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,033.44x = 2,249,970,198.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,970,198.99/60,033.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,478.62

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