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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,259.55, 90,326.54 and 20,248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,259.55, 90,326.54 and 20,248.82 is: 30,352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,259.55 : 90,326.54 = 20,248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,259.55/90,326.54 = 20,248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,259.55x = 90,326.54 × 20,248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,259.55x = 1,829,005,787.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,005,787.40/60,259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,352.13

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