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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,209.64, 90,183.42 and 36,765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,209.64, 90,183.42 and 36,765 is: 55,067.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,209.64 : 90,183.42 = 36,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,209.64/90,183.42 = 36,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,209.64x = 90,183.42 × 36,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,209.64x = 3,315,593,436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,593,436.30/60,209.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,067.48

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