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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,050.38, 90,044.96 and 20,054.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,050.38, 90,044.96 and 20,054.97 is: 30,072.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,050.38 : 90,044.96 = 20,054.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,050.38/90,044.96 = 20,054.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,050.38x = 90,044.96 × 20,054.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,050.38x = 1,805,848,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,848,871.18/60,050.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,072.23

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