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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,018.28, 89,997.42 and 20,023.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,018.28, 89,997.42 and 20,023.33 is: 30,024.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,018.28 : 89,997.42 = 20,023.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,018.28/89,997.42 = 20,023.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,018.28x = 89,997.42 × 20,023.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,018.28x = 1,802,048,039.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,048,039.81/60,018.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,024.99

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