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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,223.73, 90,237.04 and 36,459.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,223.73, 90,237.04 and 36,459.24 is: 54,629.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,223.73 : 90,237.04 = 36,459.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,223.73/90,237.04 = 36,459.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,223.73x = 90,237.04 × 36,459.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,223.73x = 3,289,973,898.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,973,898.25/60,223.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,629.20

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