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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,189.56, 90,282.30 and 28,614.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,189.56, 90,282.30 and 28,614.76 is: 42,921.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,189.56 : 90,282.30 = 28,614.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,189.56/90,282.30 = 28,614.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,189.56x = 90,282.30 × 28,614.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,189.56x = 2,583,406,346.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,406,346.75/60,189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,921.17

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