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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,663.80, 90,995.70 and 55,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,663.80, 90,995.70 and 55,998.20 is: 83,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,663.80 : 90,995.70 = 55,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,663.80/90,995.70 = 55,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,663.80x = 90,995.70 × 55,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,663.80x = 5,095,595,407.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095,595,407.74/60,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,997.30

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