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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,001.80, 90,002.70 and 18,443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,001.80, 90,002.70 and 18,443.40 is: 27,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,001.80 : 90,002.70 = 18,443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,001.80/90,002.70 = 18,443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,001.80x = 90,002.70 × 18,443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,001.80x = 1,659,955,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,955,797.18/60,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,665.10

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