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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,044.59, 90,083.28 and 17,926.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,044.59, 90,083.28 and 17,926.61 is: 26,894.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,044.59 : 90,083.28 = 17,926.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,044.59/90,083.28 = 17,926.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,044.59x = 90,083.28 × 17,926.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,044.59x = 1,614,887,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,887,828.08/60,044.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,894.81

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