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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,126.56, 90,082.84 and 51,271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,126.56, 90,082.84 and 51,271.64 is: 76,816.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,126.56 : 90,082.84 = 51,271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,126.56/90,082.84 = 51,271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,126.56x = 90,082.84 × 51,271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,126.56x = 4,618,694,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,618,694,942.66/60,126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,816.22

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