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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,050.76, 90,085.86 and 18,488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,050.76, 90,085.86 and 18,488.04 is: 27,735.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,050.76 : 90,085.86 = 18,488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,050.76/90,085.86 = 18,488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,050.76x = 90,085.86 × 18,488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,050.76x = 1,665,510,983.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,510,983.11/60,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,735.05

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