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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,186.48, 90,279.61 and 18,066.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,186.48, 90,279.61 and 18,066.52 is: 27,099.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,186.48 : 90,279.61 = 18,066.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,186.48/90,279.61 = 18,066.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,186.48x = 90,279.61 × 18,066.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,186.48x = 1,631,038,379.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,038,379.66/60,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,099.75

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