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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,429.59, 90,630.71 and 22,976.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,429.59, 90,630.71 and 22,976.30 is: 34,459.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,429.59 : 90,630.71 = 22,976.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,429.59/90,630.71 = 22,976.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,429.59x = 90,630.71 × 22,976.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,429.59x = 2,082,358,493.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,358,493.87/60,429.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,459.26

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