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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,267.65, 90,350.44 and 36,844.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,267.65, 90,350.44 and 36,844.88 is: 55,236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,267.65 : 90,350.44 = 36,844.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,267.65/90,350.44 = 36,844.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,267.65x = 90,350.44 × 36,844.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,267.65x = 3,328,950,575.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,950,575.88/60,267.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,236.12

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