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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,851.76, 91,287.72 and 19,308.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,851.76, 91,287.72 and 19,308.72 is: 28,966.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,851.76 : 91,287.72 = 19,308.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,851.76/91,287.72 = 19,308.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,851.76x = 91,287.72 × 19,308.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,851.76x = 1,762,649,024.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,649,024.92/60,851.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,966.28

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