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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,139.92, 90,311.94 and 52,252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,139.92, 90,311.94 and 52,252.14 is: 78,466.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,139.92 : 90,311.94 = 52,252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,139.92/90,311.94 = 52,252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,139.92x = 90,311.94 × 52,252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,139.92x = 4,718,992,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,718,992,132.55/60,139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78,466.88

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