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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,222.73, 90,266.43 and 28,606.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,222.73, 90,266.43 and 28,606.93 is: 42,878.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,222.73 : 90,266.43 = 28,606.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,222.73/90,266.43 = 28,606.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,222.73x = 90,266.43 × 28,606.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,222.73x = 2,582,245,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,245,444.36/60,222.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,878.25

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