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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,204.78, 90,306.51 and 18,083.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,204.78, 90,306.51 and 18,083.04 is: 27,124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,204.78 : 90,306.51 = 18,083.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,204.78/90,306.51 = 18,083.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,204.78x = 90,306.51 × 18,083.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,204.78x = 1,633,016,232.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,016,232.59/60,204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,124.36

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