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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,091.74, 90,137.82 and 56,438.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,091.74, 90,137.82 and 56,438.04 is: 84,657.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,091.74 : 90,137.82 = 56,438.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,091.74/90,137.82 = 56,438.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,091.74x = 90,137.82 × 56,438.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,091.74x = 5,087,201,890.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,087,201,890.67/60,091.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84,657.26

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