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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,561.20, 90,841.80 and 45,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,561.20, 90,841.80 and 45,009.20 is: 67,513.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,561.20 : 90,841.80 = 45,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,561.20/90,841.80 = 45,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,561.20x = 90,841.80 × 45,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,561.20x = 4,088,716,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088,716,744.56/60,561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,513.80

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