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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,691.62, 91,042.89 and 20,697.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,691.62, 91,042.89 and 20,697.06 is: 31,047.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,691.62 : 91,042.89 = 20,697.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,691.62/91,042.89 = 20,697.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,691.62x = 91,042.89 × 20,697.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,691.62x = 1,884,320,156.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,320,156.90/60,691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,047.45

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