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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,190.67, 90,264.70 and 17,487.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,190.67, 90,264.70 and 17,487.21 is: 26,224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,190.67 : 90,264.70 = 17,487.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,190.67/90,264.70 = 17,487.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,190.67x = 90,264.70 × 17,487.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,190.67x = 1,578,477,764.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,477,764.49/60,190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,224.63

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