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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,024.42, 90,036.54 and 17,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,024.42, 90,036.54 and 17,903.40 is: 26,855.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,024.42 : 90,036.54 = 17,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,024.42/90,036.54 = 17,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,024.42x = 90,036.54 × 17,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,024.42x = 1,611,960,190.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,960,190.24/60,024.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,855.07

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