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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,170.58, 90,343.35 and 44,424.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,170.58, 90,343.35 and 44,424.18 is: 66,700.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,170.58 : 90,343.35 = 44,424.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,170.58/90,343.35 = 44,424.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,170.58x = 90,343.35 × 44,424.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,170.58x = 4,013,429,242.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,429,242.20/60,170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,700.86

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