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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,086.61, 90,059.13 and 24,525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,086.61, 90,059.13 and 24,525.72 is: 36,759.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,086.61 : 90,059.13 = 24,525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,086.61/90,059.13 = 24,525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,086.61x = 90,059.13 × 24,525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,086.61x = 2,208,765,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,765,005.82/60,086.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,759.69

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