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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,429.80, 90,558.30 and 44,510.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,429.80, 90,558.30 and 44,510.60 is: 66,702.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,429.80 : 90,558.30 = 44,510.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,429.80/90,558.30 = 44,510.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,429.80x = 90,558.30 × 44,510.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,429.80x = 4,030,804,267.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,804,267.98/60,429.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,702.26

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