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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,061.16, 90,123.86 and 38,996.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,061.16, 90,123.86 and 38,996.25 is: 58,515.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,061.16 : 90,123.86 = 38,996.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,061.16/90,123.86 = 38,996.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,061.16x = 90,123.86 × 38,996.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,061.16x = 3,514,492,335.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,492,335.05/60,061.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,515.22

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