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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,233.67, 90,351.24 and 28,646.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,233.67, 90,351.24 and 28,646.79 is: 42,970.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,233.67 : 90,351.24 = 28,646.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,233.67/90,351.24 = 28,646.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,233.67x = 90,351.24 × 28,646.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,233.67x = 2,588,272,552.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,272,552.28/60,233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,970.53

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