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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,011.95, 90,016.76 and 17,920.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,011.95, 90,016.76 and 17,920.55 is: 26,880.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,011.95 : 90,016.76 = 17,920.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,011.95/90,016.76 = 17,920.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,011.95x = 90,016.76 × 17,920.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,011.95x = 1,613,150,118.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,150,118.26/60,011.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,880.48

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