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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,901.62, 84,057.80 and 37,023.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,901.62, 84,057.80 and 37,023.23 is: 51,100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,901.62 : 84,057.80 = 37,023.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,901.62/84,057.80 = 37,023.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,901.62x = 84,057.80 × 37,023.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,901.62x = 3,112,090,657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,090,657.29/60,901.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51,100.29

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