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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,261.69, 90,379.55 and 24,688.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,261.69, 90,379.55 and 24,688.13 is: 37,026.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,261.69 : 90,379.55 = 24,688.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,261.69/90,379.55 = 24,688.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,261.69x = 90,379.55 × 24,688.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,261.69x = 2,231,301,504.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,301,504.40/60,261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,026.87

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