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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,255.51, 90,382.79 and 18,135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,255.51, 90,382.79 and 18,135.41 is: 27,202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,255.51 : 90,382.79 = 18,135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,255.51/90,382.79 = 18,135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,255.51x = 90,382.79 × 18,135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,255.51x = 1,639,128,445.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,128,445.01/60,255.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,202.97

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