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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,129.73, 90,169.21 and 18,015.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,129.73, 90,169.21 and 18,015.80 is: 27,016.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,129.73 : 90,169.21 = 18,015.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,129.73/90,169.21 = 18,015.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,129.73x = 90,169.21 × 18,015.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,129.73x = 1,624,470,025.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,470,025.19/60,129.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,016.09

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