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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,979.80, 91,469.70 and 40,052.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,979.80, 91,469.70 and 40,052.10 is: 60,078.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,979.80 : 91,469.70 = 40,052.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,979.80/91,469.70 = 40,052.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,979.80x = 91,469.70 × 40,052.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,979.80x = 3,663,553,571.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,553,571.37/60,979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,078.15

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