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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,112.29, 90,186.49 and 17,993.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,112.29, 90,186.49 and 17,993.75 is: 26,996.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,112.29 : 90,186.49 = 17,993.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,112.29/90,186.49 = 17,993.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,112.29x = 90,186.49 × 17,993.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,112.29x = 1,622,792,726.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,792,726.00/60,112.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.02

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