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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,256.44, 90,268.02 and 46,376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,256.44, 90,268.02 and 46,376.28 is: 69,474.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,256.44 : 90,268.02 = 46,376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,256.44/90,268.02 = 46,376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,256.44x = 90,268.02 × 46,376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,256.44x = 4,186,294,970.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186,294,970.57/60,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,474.65

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