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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,002.80, 89,946.60 and 46,668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,002.80, 89,946.60 and 46,668.40 is: 69,957.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,002.80 : 89,946.60 = 46,668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,002.80/89,946.60 = 46,668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,002.80x = 89,946.60 × 46,668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,002.80x = 4,197,663,907.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197,663,907.44/60,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,957.80

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