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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,259.94, 90,336.43 and 22,793.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,259.94, 90,336.43 and 22,793.78 is: 34,170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,259.94 : 90,336.43 = 22,793.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,259.94/90,336.43 = 22,793.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,259.94x = 90,336.43 × 22,793.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,259.94x = 2,059,108,711.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059,108,711.41/60,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,170.44

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