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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,465.84, 90,699.68 and 23,027.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,465.84, 90,699.68 and 23,027.99 is: 34,542.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,465.84 : 90,699.68 = 23,027.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,465.84/90,699.68 = 23,027.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,465.84x = 90,699.68 × 23,027.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,465.84x = 2,088,630,755.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,630,755.40/60,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,542.33

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