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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,058.56, 90,017.47 and 24,497.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,058.56, 90,017.47 and 24,497.68 is: 36,717.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,058.56 : 90,017.47 = 24,497.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,058.56/90,017.47 = 24,497.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,058.56x = 90,017.47 × 24,497.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,058.56x = 2,205,219,174.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,219,174.47/60,058.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,717.82

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