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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,209.36, 90,284.27 and 35,255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,209.36, 90,284.27 and 35,255.69 is: 52,866.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,209.36 : 90,284.27 = 35,255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,209.36/90,284.27 = 35,255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,209.36x = 90,284.27 × 35,255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,209.36x = 3,183,034,235.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,183,034,235.00/60,209.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,866.10

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