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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,225.73, 90,356.82 and 20,240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,225.73, 90,356.82 and 20,240.08 is: 30,366.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,225.73 : 90,356.82 = 20,240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,225.73/90,356.82 = 20,240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,225.73x = 90,356.82 × 20,240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,225.73x = 1,828,828,963.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,828,963.55/60,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,366.24

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