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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,146.92, 90,187.74 and 18,021.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,146.92, 90,187.74 and 18,021.16 is: 27,021.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,146.92 : 90,187.74 = 18,021.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,146.92/90,187.74 = 18,021.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,146.92x = 90,187.74 × 18,021.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,146.92x = 1,625,287,692.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,287,692.58/60,146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,021.96

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