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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,173.34, 90,274.43 and 18,620.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,173.34, 90,274.43 and 18,620.34 is: 27,934.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,173.34 : 90,274.43 = 18,620.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,173.34/90,274.43 = 18,620.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,173.34x = 90,274.43 × 18,620.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,173.34x = 1,680,940,579.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,940,579.91/60,173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,934.97

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