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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,344.76, 90,490.41 and 32,258.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,344.76, 90,490.41 and 32,258.01 is: 48,372.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,344.76 : 90,490.41 = 32,258.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,344.76/90,490.41 = 32,258.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,344.76x = 90,490.41 × 32,258.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,344.76x = 2,919,040,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,040,550.68/60,344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,372.73

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