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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,758.64, 91,145.52 and 25,689.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,758.64, 91,145.52 and 25,689.42 is: 38,537.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,758.64 : 91,145.52 = 25,689.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,758.64/91,145.52 = 25,689.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,758.64x = 91,145.52 × 25,689.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,758.64x = 2,341,475,544.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,475,544.40/60,758.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,537.33

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