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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,173.58, 90,347.85 and 44,427.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,173.58, 90,347.85 and 44,427.18 is: 66,705.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,173.58 : 90,347.85 = 44,427.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,173.58/90,347.85 = 44,427.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,173.58x = 90,347.85 × 44,427.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,173.58x = 4,013,900,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,900,194.56/60,173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,705.36

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