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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,926.48, 84,053.80 and 39,698

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,926.48, 84,053.80 and 39,698 is: 54,767.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,926.48 : 84,053.80 = 39,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,926.48/84,053.80 = 39,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,926.48x = 84,053.80 × 39,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,926.48x = 3,336,767,752.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,336,767,752.40/60,926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,767.12

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