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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,985.28, 91,441.47 and 23,514.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,985.28, 91,441.47 and 23,514.28 is: 35,257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,985.28 : 91,441.47 = 23,514.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,985.28/91,441.47 = 23,514.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,985.28x = 91,441.47 × 23,514.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,985.28x = 2,150,180,329.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,180,329.19/60,985.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,257.37

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