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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,021.88, 90,052.26 and 28,853.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,021.88, 90,052.26 and 28,853.08 is: 43,288.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,021.88 : 90,052.26 = 28,853.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,021.88/90,052.26 = 28,853.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,021.88x = 90,052.26 × 28,853.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,021.88x = 2,598,285,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,598,285,061.96/60,021.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,288.96

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