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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,307.02, 90,460.85 and 24,759.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,307.02, 90,460.85 and 24,759.14 is: 37,138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,307.02 : 90,460.85 = 24,759.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,307.02/90,460.85 = 24,759.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,307.02x = 90,460.85 × 24,759.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,307.02x = 2,239,732,273.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,732,273.57/60,307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,138.83

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