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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,642.09, 90,972.86 and 25,586.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,642.09, 90,972.86 and 25,586.91 is: 38,384.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,642.09 : 90,972.86 = 25,586.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,642.09/90,972.86 = 25,586.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,642.09x = 90,972.86 × 25,586.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,642.09x = 2,327,714,608.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,714,608.69/60,642.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,384.47

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