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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,043.55, 90,016.72 and 25,009.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,043.55, 90,016.72 and 25,009.43 is: 37,493.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,043.55 : 90,016.72 = 25,009.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,043.55/90,016.72 = 25,009.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,043.55x = 90,016.72 × 25,009.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,043.55x = 2,251,266,345.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,266,345.06/60,043.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,493.89

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