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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,237.04, 90,438.32 and 30,674.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,237.04, 90,438.32 and 30,674.74 is: 46,054.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,237.04 : 90,438.32 = 30,674.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,237.04/90,438.32 = 30,674.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,237.04x = 90,438.32 × 30,674.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,237.04x = 2,774,171,952.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,171,952.04/60,237.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,054.25

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