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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,029.62, 90,048.98 and 17,906.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,029.62, 90,048.98 and 17,906.40 is: 26,860.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,029.62 : 90,048.98 = 17,906.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,029.62/90,048.98 = 17,906.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,029.62x = 90,048.98 × 17,906.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,029.62x = 1,612,453,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,453,100.24/60,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,860.96

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