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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,064.86, 90,099.47 and 20,621.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,064.86, 90,099.47 and 20,621.74 is: 30,933.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,064.86 : 90,099.47 = 20,621.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,064.86/90,099.47 = 20,621.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,064.86x = 90,099.47 × 20,621.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,064.86x = 1,858,007,844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,007,844.48/60,064.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,933.36

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