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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,192.67, 90,267.70 and 17,489.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,192.67, 90,267.70 and 17,489.21 is: 26,227.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,192.67 : 90,267.70 = 17,489.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,192.67/90,267.70 = 17,489.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,192.67x = 90,267.70 × 17,489.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,192.67x = 1,578,710,761.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,710,761.52/60,192.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,227.62

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