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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,159.95, 90,209.54 and 35,207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,159.95, 90,209.54 and 35,207.49 is: 52,793.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,159.95 : 90,209.54 = 35,207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,159.95/90,209.54 = 35,207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,159.95x = 90,209.54 × 35,207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,159.95x = 3,176,051,565.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176,051,565.47/60,159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,793.46

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