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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,218.08, 90,332.28 and 15,845.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,218.08, 90,332.28 and 15,845.06 is: 23,768.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,218.08 : 90,332.28 = 15,845.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,218.08/90,332.28 = 15,845.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,218.08x = 90,332.28 × 15,845.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,218.08x = 1,431,320,622.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,320,622.37/60,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,768.95

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