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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,997.80, 91,496.70 and 19,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,997.80, 91,496.70 and 19,444.80 is: 29,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,997.80 : 91,496.70 = 19,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,997.80/91,496.70 = 19,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,997.80x = 91,496.70 × 19,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,997.80x = 1,779,135,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,135,032.16/60,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,167.20

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