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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,390.72, 90,643.68 and 37,062.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,390.72, 90,643.68 and 37,062.72 is: 55,629.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,390.72 : 90,643.68 = 37,062.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,390.72/90,643.68 = 37,062.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,390.72x = 90,643.68 × 37,062.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,390.72x = 3,359,501,331.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359,501,331.61/60,390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,629.43

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