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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,268.08, 90,381.14 and 24,719.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,268.08, 90,381.14 and 24,719.30 is: 37,070.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,268.08 : 90,381.14 = 24,719.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,268.08/90,381.14 = 24,719.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,268.08x = 90,381.14 × 24,719.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,268.08x = 2,234,158,514.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,158,514.00/60,268.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,070.34

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