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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,472.83, 90,709.17 and 24,954.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,472.83, 90,709.17 and 24,954.13 is: 37,431.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,472.83 : 90,709.17 = 24,954.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,472.83/90,709.17 = 24,954.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,472.83x = 90,709.17 × 24,954.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,472.83x = 2,263,567,929.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,567,929.94/60,472.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,431.16

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