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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,093.56, 90,142.59 and 17,974.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,093.56, 90,142.59 and 17,974.19 is: 26,961.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,093.56 : 90,142.59 = 17,974.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,093.56/90,142.59 = 17,974.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,093.56x = 90,142.59 × 17,974.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,093.56x = 1,620,240,039.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,240,039.75/60,093.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,961.96

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