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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,174.84, 90,276.68 and 18,621.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,174.84, 90,276.68 and 18,621.84 is: 27,937.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,174.84 : 90,276.68 = 18,621.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,174.84/90,276.68 = 18,621.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,174.84x = 90,276.68 × 18,621.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,174.84x = 1,681,117,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,117,890.69/60,174.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,937.22

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