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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,951.56, 91,427.40 and 24,015.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,951.56, 91,427.40 and 24,015.56 is: 36,023.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,951.56 : 91,427.40 = 24,015.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,951.56/91,427.40 = 24,015.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,951.56x = 91,427.40 × 24,015.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,951.56x = 2,195,680,210.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,195,680,210.34/60,951.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,023.36

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