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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,465.59, 90,699.30 and 23,027.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,465.59, 90,699.30 and 23,027.74 is: 34,541.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,465.59 : 90,699.30 = 23,027.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,465.59/90,699.30 = 23,027.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,465.59x = 90,699.30 × 23,027.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,465.59x = 2,088,599,445.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,599,445.09/60,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,541.95

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