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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,196.65, 90,295.73 and 18,074.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,196.65, 90,295.73 and 18,074.28 is: 27,111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,196.65 : 90,295.73 = 18,074.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,196.65/90,295.73 = 18,074.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,196.65x = 90,295.73 × 18,074.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,196.65x = 1,632,030,470.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,030,470.55/60,196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,111.65

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