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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,247.97, 90,376.28 and 18,124.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,247.97, 90,376.28 and 18,124.73 is: 27,188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,247.97 : 90,376.28 = 18,124.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,247.97/90,376.28 = 18,124.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,247.97x = 90,376.28 × 18,124.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,247.97x = 1,638,045,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,045,582.78/60,247.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,188.39

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