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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,427.63, 90,641.48 and 22,979.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,427.63, 90,641.48 and 22,979.06 is: 34,468.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,427.63 : 90,641.48 = 22,979.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,427.63/90,641.48 = 22,979.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,427.63x = 90,641.48 × 22,979.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,427.63x = 2,082,856,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,856,007.41/60,427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,468.60

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