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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,282.93, 90,439.38 and 18,162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,282.93, 90,439.38 and 18,162.06 is: 27,247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,282.93 : 90,439.38 = 18,162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,282.93/90,439.38 = 18,162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,282.93x = 90,439.38 × 18,162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,282.93x = 1,642,565,445.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,565,445.92/60,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,247.60

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