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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,262.99, 90,305.38 and 56,893.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,262.99, 90,305.38 and 56,893.05 is: 85,255.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,262.99 : 90,305.38 = 56,893.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,262.99/90,305.38 = 56,893.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,262.99x = 90,305.38 × 56,893.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,262.99x = 5,137,748,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,137,748,499.61/60,262.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,255.45

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