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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,055.62, 90,082.29 and 17,935.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,055.62, 90,082.29 and 17,935.82 is: 26,903.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,055.62 : 90,082.29 = 17,935.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,055.62/90,082.29 = 17,935.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,055.62x = 90,082.29 × 17,935.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,055.62x = 1,615,699,870.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,699,870.97/60,055.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,903.39

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