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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,297.92, 90,413.68 and 47,897.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,297.92, 90,413.68 and 47,897.44 is: 71,819.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,297.92 : 90,413.68 = 47,897.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,297.92/90,413.68 = 47,897.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,297.92x = 90,413.68 × 47,897.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,297.92x = 4,330,583,812.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,330,583,812.98/60,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,819.79

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