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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,499.70, 90,693.66 and 32,439.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,499.70, 90,693.66 and 32,439.28 is: 48,628.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,499.70 : 90,693.66 = 32,439.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,499.70/90,693.66 = 32,439.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,499.70x = 90,693.66 × 32,439.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,499.70x = 2,942,037,030.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,037,030.96/60,499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,628.95

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