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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,063.88, 90,108.52 and 17,947.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,063.88, 90,108.52 and 17,947.20 is: 26,924.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,063.88 : 90,108.52 = 17,947.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,063.88/90,108.52 = 17,947.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,063.88x = 90,108.52 × 17,947.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,063.88x = 1,617,195,630.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,195,630.14/60,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,924.59

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