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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,312.99, 90,470.07 and 22,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,312.99, 90,470.07 and 22,863 is: 34,294.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,312.99 : 90,470.07 = 22,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,312.99/90,470.07 = 22,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,312.99x = 90,470.07 × 22,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,312.99x = 2,068,417,210.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,417,210.41/60,312.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,294.72

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