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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,377.19, 90,602.63 and 38,159.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,377.19, 90,602.63 and 38,159.97 is: 57,263.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,377.19 : 90,602.63 = 38,159.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,377.19/90,602.63 = 38,159.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,377.19x = 90,602.63 × 38,159.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,377.19x = 3,457,393,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,393,642.72/60,377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,263.24

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