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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,291.04, 90,449.53 and 20,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,291.04, 90,449.53 and 20,314 is: 30,475.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,291.04 : 90,449.53 = 20,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,291.04/90,449.53 = 20,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,291.04x = 90,449.53 × 20,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,291.04x = 1,837,391,752.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,391,752.42/60,291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,475.37

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