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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,171.54, 90,265.68 and 25,103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,171.54, 90,265.68 and 25,103.13 is: 37,658.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,171.54 : 90,265.68 = 25,103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,171.54/90,265.68 = 25,103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,171.54x = 90,265.68 × 25,103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,171.54x = 2,265,951,099.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,951,099.58/60,171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,658.19

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