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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,023.74, 90,035.52 and 18,470.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,023.74, 90,035.52 and 18,470.74 is: 27,706.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,023.74 : 90,035.52 = 18,470.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,023.74/90,035.52 = 18,470.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,023.74x = 90,035.52 × 18,470.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,023.74x = 1,663,022,680.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,022,680.68/60,023.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,706.08

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