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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,253.35, 90,379.57 and 18,133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,253.35, 90,379.57 and 18,133.25 is: 27,199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,253.35 : 90,379.57 = 18,133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,253.35/90,379.57 = 18,133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,253.35x = 90,379.57 × 18,133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,253.35x = 1,638,875,337.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,875,337.70/60,253.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,199.74

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