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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,358.80, 90,554.40 and 53,830.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,358.80, 90,554.40 and 53,830.20 is: 80,759.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,358.80 : 90,554.40 = 53,830.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,358.80/90,554.40 = 53,830.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,358.80x = 90,554.40 × 53,830.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,358.80x = 4,874,561,462.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,874,561,462.88/60,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80,759.75

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