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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,031.74, 90,052.73 and 17,909.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,031.74, 90,052.73 and 17,909.10 is: 26,865.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,031.74 : 90,052.73 = 17,909.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,031.74/90,052.73 = 17,909.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,031.74x = 90,052.73 × 17,909.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,031.74x = 1,612,763,257.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,763,257.30/60,031.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,865.18

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