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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,256.44, 90,334.98 and 28,653.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,256.44, 90,334.98 and 28,653.96 is: 42,957.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,256.44 : 90,334.98 = 28,653.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,256.44/90,334.98 = 28,653.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,256.44x = 90,334.98 × 28,653.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,256.44x = 2,588,454,903.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,454,903.52/60,256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,957.32

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