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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,266.57, 90,378.90 and 24,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,266.57, 90,378.90 and 24,717.80 is: 37,068.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,266.57 : 90,378.90 = 24,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,266.57/90,378.90 = 24,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,266.57x = 90,378.90 × 24,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,266.57x = 2,233,967,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,967,224.88/60,266.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,068.10

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