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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,119.46, 90,194.58 and 17,999.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,119.46, 90,194.58 and 17,999.37 is: 27,003.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,119.46 : 90,194.58 = 17,999.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,119.46/90,194.58 = 17,999.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,119.46x = 90,194.58 × 17,999.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,119.46x = 1,623,445,617.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,445,617.41/60,119.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,003.66

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