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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,118.29, 90,190.31 and 18,001.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,118.29, 90,190.31 and 18,001.62 is: 27,006.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,118.29 : 90,190.31 = 18,001.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,118.29/90,190.31 = 18,001.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,118.29x = 90,190.31 × 18,001.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,118.29x = 1,623,571,598.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,571,598.29/60,118.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,006.28

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