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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,802.38, 91,141.61 and 34,451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,802.38, 91,141.61 and 34,451.46 is: 51,642.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,802.38 : 91,141.61 = 34,451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,802.38/91,141.61 = 34,451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,802.38x = 91,141.61 × 34,451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,802.38x = 3,139,961,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,961,358.99/60,802.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,642.08

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