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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,401.80, 90,699.90 and 45,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,401.80, 90,699.90 and 45,627.40 is: 68,514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,401.80 : 90,699.90 = 45,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,401.80/90,699.90 = 45,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,401.80x = 90,699.90 × 45,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,401.80x = 4,138,400,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,400,617.26/60,401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,514.52

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