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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,991.59, 91,464.90 and 20,999.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,991.59, 91,464.90 and 20,999.19 is: 31,491.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,991.59 : 91,464.90 = 20,999.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,991.59/91,464.90 = 20,999.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,991.59x = 91,464.90 × 20,999.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,991.59x = 1,920,688,813.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,688,813.43/60,991.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,491.04

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