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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,388.97, 90,495.98 and 34,037.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,388.97, 90,495.98 and 34,037.65 is: 51,007.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,388.97 : 90,495.98 = 34,037.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,388.97/90,495.98 = 34,037.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,388.97x = 90,495.98 × 34,037.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,388.97x = 3,080,269,870.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,269,870.98/60,388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,007.16

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