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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,708.99, 90,891.78 and 32,180.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,708.99, 90,891.78 and 32,180.94 is: 48,180.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,708.99 : 90,891.78 = 32,180.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,708.99/90,891.78 = 32,180.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,708.99x = 90,891.78 × 32,180.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,708.99x = 2,924,982,918.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,982,918.67/60,708.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,180.39

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