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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,977.06, 84,092.44 and 52,360.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,977.06, 84,092.44 and 52,360.32 is: 72,209.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,977.06 : 84,092.44 = 52,360.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,977.06/84,092.44 = 52,360.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,977.06x = 84,092.44 × 52,360.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,977.06x = 4,403,106,726.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,106,726.85/60,977.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,209.23

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