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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,003.80, 90,005.70 and 15,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,003.80, 90,005.70 and 15,630.20 is: 23,445.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,003.80 : 90,005.70 = 15,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,003.80/90,005.70 = 15,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,003.80x = 90,005.70 × 15,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,003.80x = 1,406,807,092.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,807,092.14/60,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,445.30

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