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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,827.21, 91,240.81 and 31,228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,827.21, 91,240.81 and 31,228.60 is: 46,842.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,827.21 : 91,240.81 = 31,228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,827.21/91,240.81 = 31,228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,827.21x = 91,240.81 × 31,228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,827.21x = 2,849,322,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,322,452.99/60,827.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,842.89

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