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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144,660.61, 217,005.26 and 60,447.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144,660.61, 217,005.26 and 60,447.10 is: 90,676.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144,660.61 : 217,005.26 = 60,447.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144,660.61/217,005.26 = 60,447.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144,660.61x = 217,005.26 × 60,447.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144,660.61x = 13,117,337,989.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,117,337,989.09/144,660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,676.64

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