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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,511.80, 90,864.90 and 45,737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,511.80, 90,864.90 and 45,737.40 is: 68,679.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,511.80 : 90,864.90 = 45,737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,511.80/90,864.90 = 45,737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,511.80x = 90,864.90 × 45,737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,511.80x = 4,155,924,277.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,155,924,277.26/60,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,679.57

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