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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,511.80, 90,767.70 and 37,151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,511.80, 90,767.70 and 37,151.40 is: 55,727.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,511.80 : 90,767.70 = 37,151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,511.80/90,767.70 = 37,151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,511.80x = 90,767.70 × 37,151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,511.80x = 3,372,147,129.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,147,129.78/60,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55,727.10

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