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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,305.62, 90,466.66 and 20,852.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,305.62, 90,466.66 and 20,852.14 is: 31,281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,305.62 : 90,466.66 = 20,852.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,305.62/90,466.66 = 20,852.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,305.62x = 90,466.66 × 20,852.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,305.62x = 1,886,423,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,423,459.65/60,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,281.06

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