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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,670.80, 91,006.20 and 47,986.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,670.80, 91,006.20 and 47,986.20 is: 71,979.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,670.80 : 91,006.20 = 47,986.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,670.80/91,006.20 = 47,986.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,670.80x = 91,006.20 × 47,986.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,670.80x = 4,367,041,714.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,041,714.44/60,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71,979.30

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