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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,266.82, 90,379.27 and 24,718.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,266.82, 90,379.27 and 24,718.05 is: 37,068.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,266.82 : 90,379.27 = 24,718.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,266.82/90,379.27 = 24,718.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,266.82x = 90,379.27 × 24,718.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,266.82x = 2,233,999,314.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,999,314.82/60,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,068.48

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