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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,313.99, 90,471.57 and 22,864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,313.99, 90,471.57 and 22,864 is: 34,296.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,313.99 : 90,471.57 = 22,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,313.99/90,471.57 = 22,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,313.99x = 90,471.57 × 22,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,313.99x = 2,068,541,976.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068,541,976.48/60,313.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,296.22

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