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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,342.06, 90,457.05 and 32,281.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,342.06, 90,457.05 and 32,281.49 is: 48,392.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,342.06 : 90,457.05 = 32,281.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,342.06/90,457.05 = 32,281.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,342.06x = 90,457.05 × 32,281.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,342.06x = 2,920,088,193.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920,088,193.38/60,342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,392.25

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