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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,224.22, 90,237.78 and 36,459.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,224.22, 90,237.78 and 36,459.74 is: 54,629.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,224.22 : 90,237.78 = 36,459.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,224.22/90,237.78 = 36,459.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,224.22x = 90,237.78 × 36,459.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,224.22x = 3,290,045,545.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,045,545.79/60,224.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,629.94

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