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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,046.02, 90,038.45 and 20,050.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,046.02, 90,038.45 and 20,050.62 is: 30,065.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,046.02 : 90,038.45 = 20,050.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,046.02/90,038.45 = 20,050.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,046.02x = 90,038.45 × 20,050.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,046.02x = 1,805,326,796.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,326,796.47/60,046.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,065.72

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