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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,042.80, 90,015.59 and 25,008.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,042.80, 90,015.59 and 25,008.68 is: 37,492.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,042.80 : 90,015.59 = 25,008.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,042.80/90,015.59 = 25,008.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,042.80x = 90,015.59 × 25,008.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,042.80x = 2,251,170,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,170,510.20/60,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,492.77

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