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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,152.31, 90,228.51 and 18,036.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,152.31, 90,228.51 and 18,036.81 is: 27,055.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,152.31 : 90,228.51 = 18,036.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,152.31/90,228.51 = 18,036.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,152.31x = 90,228.51 × 18,036.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,152.31x = 1,627,434,491.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,434,491.45/60,152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,055.23

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