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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,247.49, 90,370.71 and 18,127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,247.49, 90,370.71 and 18,127.35 is: 27,190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,247.49 : 90,370.71 = 18,127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,247.49/90,370.71 = 18,127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,247.49x = 90,370.71 × 18,127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,247.49x = 1,638,181,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,181,489.92/60,247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,190.87

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