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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,014.76, 90,033.08 and 20,575.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,014.76, 90,033.08 and 20,575.86 is: 30,867.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,014.76 : 90,033.08 = 20,575.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,014.76/90,033.08 = 20,575.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,014.76x = 90,033.08 × 20,575.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,014.76x = 1,852,508,049.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,508,049.45/60,014.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,867.54

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