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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,140.28, 90,145.62 and 25,057.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,140.28, 90,145.62 and 25,057.56 is: 37,559.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,140.28 : 90,145.62 = 25,057.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,140.28/90,145.62 = 25,057.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,140.28x = 90,145.62 × 25,057.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,140.28x = 2,258,829,281.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258,829,281.89/60,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,559.34

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