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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,012.15, 90,049.65 and 38,947.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,012.15, 90,049.65 and 38,947.23 is: 58,441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,012.15 : 90,049.65 = 38,947.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,012.15/90,049.65 = 38,947.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,012.15x = 90,049.65 × 38,947.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,012.15x = 3,507,184,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,184,429.97/60,012.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,441.24

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