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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,310.59, 90,441.58 and 18,177.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,310.59, 90,441.58 and 18,177.63 is: 27,259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,310.59 : 90,441.58 = 18,177.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,310.59/90,441.58 = 18,177.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,310.59x = 90,441.58 × 18,177.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,310.59x = 1,644,013,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,013,577.86/60,310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,259.12

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