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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,228.44, 90,342.69 and 18,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,228.44, 90,342.69 and 18,675.44 is: 28,013.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,228.44 : 90,342.69 = 18,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,228.44/90,342.69 = 18,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,228.44x = 90,342.69 × 18,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,228.44x = 1,687,189,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,189,486.53/60,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,013.17

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