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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,052.76, 90,111.26 and 38,987.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,052.76, 90,111.26 and 38,987.84 is: 58,502.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,052.76 : 90,111.26 = 38,987.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,052.76/90,111.26 = 38,987.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,052.76x = 90,111.26 × 38,987.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,052.76x = 3,513,243,387.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513,243,387.08/60,052.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,502.61

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