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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,498.56, 90,747.95 and 23,562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,498.56, 90,747.95 and 23,562.56 is: 35,343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,498.56 : 90,747.95 = 23,562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,498.56/90,747.95 = 23,562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,498.56x = 90,747.95 × 23,562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,498.56x = 2,138,254,125.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,254,125.81/60,498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,343.88

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