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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,972.65, 91,399.49 and 25,444.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,972.65, 91,399.49 and 25,444.21 is: 38,141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,972.65 : 91,399.49 = 25,444.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,972.65/91,399.49 = 25,444.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,972.65x = 91,399.49 × 25,444.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,972.65x = 2,325,587,233.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,587,233.23/60,972.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,141.48

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