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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,551.74, 90,865.68 and 32,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,551.74, 90,865.68 and 32,114.26 is: 48,191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,551.74 : 90,865.68 = 32,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,551.74/90,865.68 = 32,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,551.74x = 90,865.68 × 32,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,551.74x = 2,918,084,072.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,084,072.60/60,551.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,191.58

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