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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,522.64, 174,407.98 and 60,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,522.64, 174,407.98 and 60,285.28 is: 90,233.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,522.64 : 174,407.98 = 60,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,522.64/174,407.98 = 60,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,522.64x = 174,407.98 × 60,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,522.64x = 10,514,233,908.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,514,233,908.53/116,522.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,233.40

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