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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,005.63, 90,023.03 and 18,452.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,005.63, 90,023.03 and 18,452.63 is: 27,683.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,005.63 : 90,023.03 = 18,452.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,005.63/90,023.03 = 18,452.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,005.63x = 90,023.03 × 18,452.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,005.63x = 1,661,161,121.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,161,121.69/60,005.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,683.42

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