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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,658.80, 91,042.20 and 35,667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,658.80, 91,042.20 and 35,667.60 is: 53,533.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,658.80 : 91,042.20 = 35,667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,658.80/91,042.20 = 35,667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,658.80x = 91,042.20 × 35,667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,658.80x = 3,247,256,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,256,772.72/60,658.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,533.15

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