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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,929.76, 91,265.04 and 35,942.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,929.76, 91,265.04 and 35,942.88 is: 53,837.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,929.76 : 91,265.04 = 35,942.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,929.76/91,265.04 = 35,942.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,929.76x = 91,265.04 × 35,942.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,929.76x = 3,280,328,380.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,328,380.92/60,929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,837.87

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