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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,036.47, 90,044.49 and 20,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,036.47, 90,044.49 and 20,050.92 is: 30,072.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,036.47 : 90,044.49 = 20,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,036.47/90,044.49 = 20,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,036.47x = 90,044.49 × 20,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,036.47x = 1,805,474,518.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,474,518.19/60,036.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,072.96

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