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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,046.31, 90,082.26 and 17,929.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,046.31, 90,082.26 and 17,929.69 is: 26,898.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,046.31 : 90,082.26 = 17,929.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,046.31/90,082.26 = 17,929.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,046.31x = 90,082.26 × 17,929.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,046.31x = 1,615,146,771.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,146,771.09/60,046.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,898.35

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