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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,987.36, 91,498.32 and 25,932

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,987.36, 91,498.32 and 25,932 is: 38,905.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,987.36 : 91,498.32 = 25,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,987.36/91,498.32 = 25,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,987.36x = 91,498.32 × 25,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,987.36x = 2,372,734,434.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,734,434.24/60,987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,905.35

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