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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,332.74, 90,551.91 and 32,275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,332.74, 90,551.91 and 32,275.14 is: 48,440.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,332.74 : 90,551.91 = 32,275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,332.74/90,551.91 = 32,275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,332.74x = 90,551.91 × 32,275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,332.74x = 2,922,575,572.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922,575,572.52/60,332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,440.96

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