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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,251.18, 90,381.15 and 18,127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,251.18, 90,381.15 and 18,127.94 is: 27,193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,251.18 : 90,381.15 = 18,127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,251.18/90,381.15 = 18,127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,251.18x = 90,381.15 × 18,127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,251.18x = 1,638,423,612.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,423,612.43/60,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,193.22

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