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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,027.46, 90,014.81 and 31,940.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,027.46, 90,014.81 and 31,940.84 is: 47,897.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,027.46 : 90,014.81 = 31,940.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,027.46/90,014.81 = 31,940.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,027.46x = 90,014.81 × 31,940.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,027.46x = 2,875,148,635.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,875,148,635.67/60,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,897.22

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