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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,280.94, 90,423.46 and 24,256.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,280.94, 90,423.46 and 24,256.95 is: 36,386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,280.94 : 90,423.46 = 24,256.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,280.94/90,423.46 = 24,256.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,280.94x = 90,423.46 × 24,256.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,280.94x = 2,193,396,895.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,396,895.93/60,280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,386.24

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