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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,237.18, 90,353.54 and 28,669.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,237.18, 90,353.54 and 28,669.86 is: 43,003.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,237.18 : 90,353.54 = 28,669.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,237.18/90,353.54 = 28,669.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,237.18x = 90,353.54 × 28,669.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,237.18x = 2,590,423,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,423,413.98/60,237.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,003.73

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