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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,187.34, 90,280.79 and 18,067.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,187.34, 90,280.79 and 18,067.24 is: 27,100.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,187.34 : 90,280.79 = 18,067.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,187.34/90,280.79 = 18,067.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,187.34x = 90,280.79 × 18,067.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,187.34x = 1,631,124,700.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,124,700.32/60,187.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,100.79

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