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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,991.44, 91,341.12 and 38,735.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,991.44, 91,341.12 and 38,735.16 is: 58,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,991.44 : 91,341.12 = 38,735.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,991.44/91,341.12 = 38,735.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,991.44x = 91,341.12 × 38,735.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,991.44x = 3,538,112,897.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,112,897.78/60,991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,009.99

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