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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,187.97, 90,281.73 and 18,067.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,187.97, 90,281.73 and 18,067.87 is: 27,101.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,187.97 : 90,281.73 = 18,067.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,187.97/90,281.73 = 18,067.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,187.97x = 90,281.73 × 18,067.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,187.97x = 1,631,198,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,198,561.02/60,187.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,101.74

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