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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,871.41, 91,309.82 and 23,418.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,871.41, 91,309.82 and 23,418.09 is: 35,128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,871.41 : 91,309.82 = 23,418.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,871.41/91,309.82 = 23,418.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,871.41x = 91,309.82 × 23,418.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,871.41x = 2,138,301,465.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,301,465.55/60,871.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,128.17

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