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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,471.84, 90,598.98 and 56,913.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,471.84, 90,598.98 and 56,913.90 is: 85,268.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,471.84 : 90,598.98 = 56,913.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,471.84/90,598.98 = 56,913.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,471.84x = 90,598.98 × 56,913.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,471.84x = 5,156,341,287.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,156,341,287.82/60,471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,268.47

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