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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,465.16, 90,572.98 and 35,429.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,465.16, 90,572.98 and 35,429.28 is: 53,070.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,465.16 : 90,572.98 = 35,429.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,465.16/90,572.98 = 35,429.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,465.16x = 90,572.98 × 35,429.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,465.16x = 3,208,935,468.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208,935,468.85/60,465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,070.82

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