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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,656.82, 90,982.11 and 23,214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,656.82, 90,982.11 and 23,214 is: 34,819.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,656.82 : 90,982.11 = 23,214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,656.82/90,982.11 = 23,214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,656.82x = 90,982.11 × 23,214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,656.82x = 2,112,058,701.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,058,701.54/60,656.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,819.81

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