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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,431.74, 90,647.64 and 22,983.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,431.74, 90,647.64 and 22,983.17 is: 34,474.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,431.74 : 90,647.64 = 22,983.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,431.74/90,647.64 = 22,983.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,431.74x = 90,647.64 × 22,983.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,431.74x = 2,083,369,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,369,666.98/60,431.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,474.76

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