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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,835.76, 91,062.48 and 38,674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,835.76, 91,062.48 and 38,674.16 is: 57,889.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,835.76 : 91,062.48 = 38,674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,835.76/91,062.48 = 38,674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,835.76x = 91,062.48 × 38,674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,835.76x = 3,521,764,921.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,521,764,921.52/60,835.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,889.72

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