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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,003.44, 90,004.06 and 17,912.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,003.44, 90,004.06 and 17,912.10 is: 26,867.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,003.44 : 90,004.06 = 17,912.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,003.44/90,004.06 = 17,912.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,003.44x = 90,004.06 × 17,912.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,003.44x = 1,612,161,723.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,161,723.13/60,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,867.82

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