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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,688.20, 90,999.90 and 25,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,688.20, 90,999.90 and 25,588.20 is: 38,368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,688.20 : 90,999.90 = 25,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,688.20/90,999.90 = 25,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,688.20x = 90,999.90 × 25,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,688.20x = 2,328,523,641.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,523,641.18/60,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,368.64

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