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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,010.81, 90,029.62 and 22,571.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,010.81, 90,029.62 and 22,571.21 is: 33,861.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,010.81 : 90,029.62 = 22,571.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,010.81/90,029.62 = 22,571.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,010.81x = 90,029.62 × 22,571.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,010.81x = 2,032,077,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,077,374.92/60,010.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,861.85

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