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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,187.53, 90,281.30 and 24,649.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,187.53, 90,281.30 and 24,649.46 is: 36,974.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,187.53 : 90,281.30 = 24,649.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,187.53/90,281.30 = 24,649.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,187.53x = 90,281.30 × 24,649.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,187.53x = 2,225,385,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,385,599.49/60,187.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,974.20

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