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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,959.76, 90,892 and 55,752.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,959.76, 90,892 and 55,752.72 is: 83,128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,959.76 : 90,892 = 55,752.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,959.76/90,892 = 55,752.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,959.76x = 90,892 × 55,752.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,959.76x = 5,067,476,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,476,226.24/60,959.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83,128.22

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