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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,145.83, 90,218.34 and 47,009.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,145.83, 90,218.34 and 47,009.25 is: 70,513.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,145.83 : 90,218.34 = 47,009.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,145.83/90,218.34 = 47,009.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,145.83x = 90,218.34 × 47,009.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,145.83x = 4,241,096,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,096,499.65/60,145.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,513.56

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