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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,197.68, 90,263.64 and 47,797.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,197.68, 90,263.64 and 47,797.36 is: 71,669.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,197.68 : 90,263.64 = 47,797.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,197.68/90,263.64 = 47,797.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,197.68x = 90,263.64 × 47,797.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,197.68x = 4,314,363,695.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,363,695.99/60,197.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,669.93

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