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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,433.29, 90,651.72 and 28,846.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,433.29, 90,651.72 and 28,846.69 is: 43,270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,433.29 : 90,651.72 = 28,846.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,433.29/90,651.72 = 28,846.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,433.29x = 90,651.72 × 28,846.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,433.29x = 2,615,002,064.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,002,064.81/60,433.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,270.89

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