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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,383.83, 90,437.79 and 28,816.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,383.83, 90,437.79 and 28,816.06 is: 43,158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,383.83 : 90,437.79 = 28,816.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,383.83/90,437.79 = 28,816.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,383.83x = 90,437.79 × 28,816.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,383.83x = 2,606,060,834.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,060,834.44/60,383.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,158.26

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