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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,030.99, 90,051.60 and 17,908.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,030.99, 90,051.60 and 17,908.35 is: 26,864.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,030.99 : 90,051.60 = 17,908.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,030.99/90,051.60 = 17,908.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,030.99x = 90,051.60 × 17,908.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,030.99x = 1,612,675,570.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,675,570.86/60,030.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,864.05

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