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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,256.51, 90,384.29 and 18,136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,256.51, 90,384.29 and 18,136.41 is: 27,204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,256.51 : 90,384.29 = 18,136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,256.51/90,384.29 = 18,136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,256.51x = 90,384.29 × 18,136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,256.51x = 1,639,246,541.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,246,541.00/60,256.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,204.47

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