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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,425.36, 90,535.68 and 37,002.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,425.36, 90,535.68 and 37,002.86 is: 55,441.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,425.36 : 90,535.68 = 37,002.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,425.36/90,535.68 = 37,002.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,425.36x = 90,535.68 × 37,002.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,425.36x = 3,350,079,092.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,350,079,092.04/60,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,441.61

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