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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,375.38, 90,562.86 and 24,811.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,375.38, 90,562.86 and 24,811.92 is: 37,217.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,375.38 : 90,562.86 = 24,811.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,375.38/90,562.86 = 24,811.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,375.38x = 90,562.86 × 24,811.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,375.38x = 2,247,038,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,038,437.29/60,375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,217.80

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