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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,706.46, 91,059.68 and 32,639.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,706.46, 91,059.68 and 32,639.72 is: 48,959.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,706.46 : 91,059.68 = 32,639.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,706.46/91,059.68 = 32,639.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,706.46x = 91,059.68 × 32,639.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,706.46x = 2,972,161,839.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,161,839.99/60,706.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,959.57

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