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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,046.56, 90,021.21 and 25,012.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,046.56, 90,021.21 and 25,012.44 is: 37,498.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,046.56 : 90,021.21 = 25,012.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,046.56/90,021.21 = 25,012.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,046.56x = 90,021.21 × 25,012.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,046.56x = 2,251,650,113.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,650,113.85/60,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,498.40

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