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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,050.51, 90,073.94 and 24,989.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,050.51, 90,073.94 and 24,989.25 is: 37,483.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,050.51 : 90,073.94 = 24,989.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,050.51/90,073.94 = 24,989.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,050.51x = 90,073.94 × 24,989.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,050.51x = 2,250,880,080.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,880,080.20/60,050.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,483.12

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