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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,461.46, 90,687.33 and 38,209.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,461.46, 90,687.33 and 38,209.95 is: 57,311.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,461.46 : 90,687.33 = 38,209.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,461.46/90,687.33 = 38,209.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,461.46x = 90,687.33 × 38,209.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,461.46x = 3,465,158,344.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465,158,344.93/60,461.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,311.85

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