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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,477.70, 90,607.20 and 51,729.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,477.70, 90,607.20 and 51,729.70 is: 77,501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,477.70 : 90,607.20 = 51,729.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,477.70/90,607.20 = 51,729.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,477.70x = 90,607.20 × 51,729.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,477.70x = 4,687,083,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687,083,273.84/60,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,501.02

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