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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,030.83, 90,050.81 and 17,907.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,030.83, 90,050.81 and 17,907.62 is: 26,862.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,030.83 : 90,050.81 = 17,907.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,030.83/90,050.81 = 17,907.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,030.83x = 90,050.81 × 17,907.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,030.83x = 1,612,595,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,595,146.38/60,030.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,862.79

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