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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,255.44, 90,333.48 and 28,652.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,255.44, 90,333.48 and 28,652.96 is: 42,955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,255.44 : 90,333.48 = 28,652.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,255.44/90,333.48 = 28,652.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,255.44x = 90,333.48 × 28,652.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,255.44x = 2,588,321,589.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,321,589.10/60,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,955.82

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