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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,032.99, 90,021.21 and 35,080.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,032.99, 90,021.21 and 35,080.25 is: 52,603.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,032.99 : 90,021.21 = 35,080.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,032.99/90,021.21 = 35,080.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,032.99x = 90,021.21 × 35,080.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,032.99x = 3,157,966,102.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,966,102.00/60,032.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,603.85

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