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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,307.20, 90,460.80 and 32,659.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,307.20, 90,460.80 and 32,659.20 is: 48,988.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,307.20 : 90,460.80 = 32,659.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,307.20/90,460.80 = 32,659.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,307.20x = 90,460.80 × 32,659.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,307.20x = 2,954,377,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,377,359.36/60,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,988.80

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