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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,094.31, 90,143.72 and 17,974.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,094.31, 90,143.72 and 17,974.94 is: 26,963.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,094.31 : 90,143.72 = 17,974.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,094.31/90,143.72 = 17,974.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,094.31x = 90,143.72 × 17,974.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,094.31x = 1,620,327,958.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,327,958.38/60,094.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,963.08

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