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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,039.75, 90,031.34 and 35,086.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,039.75, 90,031.34 and 35,086.98 is: 52,613.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,039.75 : 90,031.34 = 35,086.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,039.75/90,031.34 = 35,086.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,039.75x = 90,031.34 × 35,086.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,039.75x = 3,158,927,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,927,650.52/60,039.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,613.94

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