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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,314.14, 90,457.44 and 22,878.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,314.14, 90,457.44 and 22,878.37 is: 34,312.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,314.14 : 90,457.44 = 22,878.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,314.14/90,457.44 = 22,878.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,314.14x = 90,457.44 × 22,878.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,314.14x = 2,069,518,781.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069,518,781.57/60,314.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,312.33

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