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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,996.78, 91,458.72 and 23,525.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,996.78, 91,458.72 and 23,525.78 is: 35,274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,996.78 : 91,458.72 = 23,525.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,996.78/91,458.72 = 23,525.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,996.78x = 91,458.72 × 23,525.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,996.78x = 2,151,637,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,637,268.51/60,996.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,274.60

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