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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,226.95, 90,305.41 and 22,789.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,226.95, 90,305.41 and 22,789.92 is: 34,171.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,226.95 : 90,305.41 = 22,789.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,226.95/90,305.41 = 22,789.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,226.95x = 90,305.41 × 22,789.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,226.95x = 2,058,052,673.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,052,673.85/60,226.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,171.62

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