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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,358.91, 90,539.04 and 18,239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,358.91, 90,539.04 and 18,239.34 is: 27,359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,358.91 : 90,539.04 = 18,239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,358.91/90,539.04 = 18,239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,358.91x = 90,539.04 × 18,239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,358.91x = 1,651,372,333.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,372,333.83/60,358.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,359.21

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