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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,430.21, 90,631.60 and 22,976.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,430.21, 90,631.60 and 22,976.97 is: 34,460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,430.21 : 90,631.60 = 22,976.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,430.21/90,631.60 = 22,976.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,430.21x = 90,631.60 × 22,976.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,430.21x = 2,082,439,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,439,554.25/60,430.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,460.24

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