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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,656.58, 90,983.79 and 25,596.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,656.58, 90,983.79 and 25,596.54 is: 38,394.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,656.58 : 90,983.79 = 25,596.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,656.58/90,983.79 = 25,596.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,656.58x = 90,983.79 × 25,596.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,656.58x = 2,328,870,220.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,870,220.09/60,656.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,394.35

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