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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,007.56, 90,021.08 and 18,454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,007.56, 90,021.08 and 18,454.56 is: 27,684.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,007.56 : 90,021.08 = 18,454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,007.56/90,021.08 = 18,454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,007.56x = 90,021.08 × 18,454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,007.56x = 1,661,299,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,299,422.12/60,007.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,684.84

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