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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,005.70, 90,008.55 and 18,452.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,005.70, 90,008.55 and 18,452.70 is: 27,679.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,005.70 : 90,008.55 = 18,452.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,005.70/90,008.55 = 18,452.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,005.70x = 90,008.55 × 18,452.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,005.70x = 1,660,900,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,900,770.59/60,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,679.05

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