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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,158.72, 90,206.92 and 32,071.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,158.72, 90,206.92 and 32,071.22 is: 48,090.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,158.72 : 90,206.92 = 32,071.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,158.72/90,206.92 = 32,071.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,158.72x = 90,206.92 × 32,071.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,158.72x = 2,893,045,976.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893,045,976.84/60,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,090.22

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