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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,171.29, 90,265.31 and 25,102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,171.29, 90,265.31 and 25,102.88 is: 37,657.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,171.29 : 90,265.31 = 25,102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,171.29/90,265.31 = 25,102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,171.29x = 90,265.31 × 25,102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,171.29x = 2,265,919,245.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,919,245.09/60,171.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,657.81

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